PURCHASING BUYER

General Summary of Job Duties

Responsible for sourcing and purchasing products or services on behalf of the company. Timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of products to meet our internal customer order requirements. To work with a wide range of vendors, from small local businesses to large multinational corporations. To look for new product streams and establish procurement strategies. Must have strong negotiation skills to ensure that the company gets the best possible deals on the items/services they purchase. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Strong Excel and ERP bid knowledge. Must also be able to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

 Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop, Manage and Negotiate with vendors to obtain the best possible terms and high-quality products at competitive prices while maintaining a good relationship with vendors.
• Reviewing purchase orders to ensure that they are accurate and complete.
• Keeping up on the ERP bid system weekly, with in Oracle Fusion
• Estimating costs related to each purchase order, including labor and materials costs.
• Coordinating the flow of materials and products through the supply chain by communicating with other departments within an organization.
• Determine the best sources of supply for each product or service needed by the company, based on price, quality, delivery time, and other criteria.
• Maintain a high level of effective work relationships within the company. 
• Protect the interest of the company at all times.
• Ensure that vendors meet the established delivery date.
• Obtains competitive bids consistent with required quantity and quality.
• Researches and approve price variances between purchase order and invoice.
• Obtains proper documentation for capital expenditures.
• Obtains prices and samples from vendors.
• Coordinates presentations of new products with department heads.
• Resolving errors on purchase order as required.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and present to help reduce costs to the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain a high quality of guest service according to Silverton Be Amazing Service Standards.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future.
• Adhere to all appearance and uniform standards. 
• Maintain an open line of communication with Managers.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during all interactions with guests, fellow Team Members, and Vendors.
• Ability to accept performance feedback in a professional manner.
• Regular attendance on all scheduled shifts is considered an essential function of the job.
• Arriving on time for all scheduled shifts is considered an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Silverton Values:

• Character:         Always do the right thing and treat everyone with dignity and respect. 
• Collaboration:   Celebrate Diverse ideas, thoughts and talents.    
• Care:                Be KIND to yourself and each other.
• Fun:                  Our guests are here to have FUN, so we should have FUN, too.
• Excellence:       Be Amazing!

Skills, Education & Other Requirements

• Type 40 wpm.
• 10 keys by touch.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong excel knowledge.
• Strong ERP bid knowledge.
• Good organizational skills. 
• Good communication skills.
• Good internal order skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision. 
• Ability to deal with a demanding environment. 
• Ability to meet deadlines in high volume environments.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehousing process is a plus
• Minimum two years’ office experience and one-year purchasing experience.
• High School Diploma required.
• Post secondary courses in Purchasing preferred.

 Required Work Cards

• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States
• Alcohol Card (TAM card)
• Food Handlers Card

 Machinery, Work Equipment, Programs, Software, Hardware Used

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion
• Knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of Word
• Knowledge of Power Point