What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer (Onsite) position at Poly-America?
Overview
Poly-America, L.P. is currently seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team. Poly-America produces several lines of polyethylene products including high quality trash bags, construction and agricultural films.
Responsibilities
Buyers at Poly-America are responsible for purchasing equipment, goods, services and effectively managing vendors. A successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories, secure favorable pricing, optimal terms and manage projects in a professional environment.
- Develop and execute purchasing strategies
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
- Assess, manage and mitigate risks
- Negotiate and close deals with optimal terms
- Ensure timely delivery and completion of requisitioned goods and services
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Manage procurement projects and agreements
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Solid judgment and decision making skills
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of staff throughout the company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point skills
- Experience in purchasing or sales preferred
Poly-America offers competitive compensation packages including Medical/dental, paid vacations and holidays, and 401(K).
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