Buyer

SUMMARY

Compiles information from physical counts and system records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of materials, goods and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

Cycle count warehouse to determine if materials on hand are in sufficient quantity.

Prepares purchase requisitions and purchase orders and communicates purchase order information to suppliers.

Solicits, evaluates, and documents quotes from potential vendors to support cost, quality, delivery, and sourcing decisions.

Verify nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.

Prepares and verifies monthly purchasing records, including index reports, pricing, and quantities.

Communicate with suppliers regarding expediting needs or concerns about late deliveries.

Place orders with approved suppliers.

Work with Accounts Payable on pricing discrepancies.

Perform related duties as required by manager.

Communicates with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and others; maintains confidentiality; and represents the Company professionally.

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of BPCS a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to operate forklift in warehouse setting. Occasional traveling is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EQUIPMENT USED: Calculator, general office equipment, computer, telephone and forklift.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000