What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Pinnacle Technology?
Title: Buyer
Location: Mentor, OH 44060
Duration: 6 months Contract possible extension
Shift: 1st
Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Identifies manufacturing needs, identifies and selects suppliers, initiates purchase orders, and arranges for delivery. Provides parts, equipment, services, and materials of limited scope and complexity.
Education:
Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. Professional entry level position.
May have limited prior industry experience or worked with direction in student internship programs.
Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) preferred.
Knowledge of key purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts and general business operations.
General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
Basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques and methods.
Ability to use standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g. electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems).
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Salary : $40 - $52