What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at MacLean Power Systems?
Job Summary
Performs duties associated with the buying process.
Job Duties
Performs duties associated with the buying process.
Job Duties
- Research products, prepare purchase orders and place orders, and select vendors
- Organize product information and track back orders
- Obtain materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
- Study market trends, interview vendors and recommend sources of supply
- Analyze quotations received, select or recommend suppliers, and schedule deliveries
- Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operation
- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Perform work under general supervision
- Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
- Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter
- May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
- Typically require a bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Planning skills
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills