What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Purchaser position at Swoon?
Summary:
The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
Job Responsibilities:
• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.
• Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Manage just-in-time inventory.
Skills:
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Ability to evaluate suppliers.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 5-7 of purchasing experience
- Degree requirement: No higher than a bachelor’s degree is required
- Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Junior Buyer, Sourcing Analyst, Purchasing Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst
Top 3 Skills
- Organization
- Detail Oriented
- Analytical
Additional Technical Skills
- Intermediate Excel/PowerPoint skills.
- Experience in Power BI/Tableau dashboards
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Reports, charts, and graphs
Soft Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Presentations
- Self-motivated, organized and ability to prioritize workload w/little direction
- Team mindset
- Critical thinking