Buyer

Position Overview

The buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating prices, managing purchases orders and maintaining proper inventory levels. They will build and maintain supplier relationships and conduct supplier audits. The buyer should analyze key market data to ensure quality and cost effective purchases.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

· Sourcing, negotiating and buying of goods, materials and services to meet the company’s operational requirements

· Manage problems and schedule changes and ensure changes are reflected within the ERP systems

· Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects

· Actively participate in supplier performance reviews and audits

· Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations

· Monitor market trends

· Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible

· Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required

· Develop innovative procurement processes

· Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement

· Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships

· Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers

· Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements

· Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

· Research and evaluate new and existing suppliers

· Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Extensive experience in prioritizing and organizing work activities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously within set deadlines and timelines

· Sound knowledge of cost control functions to perform cost control processes and make appropriate business decisions for multiple assigned projects

· Familiarity with inventory management, project management, and arithmetic abilities to perform accurate calculations

· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

· SAP knowledge preferred

Minimum Qualifications

· Degree in Purchasing or a related field (equivalent work experience will be considered)

· Previous purchasing experience within a manufacturing company

· Excellent negotiation, customer service and consulting skills

· Strong market knowledge and experience working across various departments

Work Environment

· Office and warehouse environment

· Chemical exposure

· Ability to lift up to 25 lbs