Service Buyer

Summary

A Buyer is responsible to place purchase orders with qualified vendors for materials that meet production requirements. This includes finding and qualifying potential suppliers. During this process, a key concern is getting the best price possible for goods that meet the quality standards and parameters of the organization or department. Additionally, buyers often seek to establish and maintain ongoing relationships with preferred suppliers.

Essential Duties

• Support company inventory management goals and objectives through effective communication of production forecasts to suppliers
• Maintain purchasing data accuracy, including all relevant supplier and pricing data required to support internal processes
• Analyze market and commodity prices to assess present and future material availability, price and delivery
• Assist in establishing and managing the departmental budgets and participate in the development of goals and strategies for purchasing
• Evaluate existing supplier performance; make recommendations for improvements
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists
• Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems
• Locate suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• May be required to drive a vehicle for business purposes occasionally. Must maintain valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company policy
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for employee job performance
• Assist other team members as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Environmental, Physical And Mental Requirements

• Work performed in office environment. Involves frequent contact with other employees. May require working under stressful conditions.
• Operates office machinery including computers, fax machine, calculator, and photocopier.
• Requires manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer and calculator, stooping, bending to handle files and supplies, and mobility to complete errands or deliveries.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry/move up to 20lbs
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and arms
• Must be able to complete job duties proficiently while adapting to changing demands and priorities
• Must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time to perform duties in a safe manner
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 1 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• Self-motivated, high energy, proactive attitude in building supplier relationships
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with customers and suppliers
• Effective negotiation and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to react to production changes and/or supplier delays
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with other employees
• Collaborative relationship skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of filing systems and organizing principles
• Ability to deal with difficult people
• Ability to complete daily tasks with limited supervision and minimal errors requiring re-work
• A current valid driver’s license is required