What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer (Aftermarket) position at Trident Maritime Systems-Heavy Equipment Group?
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Purchase material meeting quality and delivery requirements at the best price possible.
MAJOR DUTIES:
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.
We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Obtain competitive pricing from qualified vendors based on requisitions or Recommended Order Report
- Negotiate the best deal for price, delivery, and terms and place purchase orders.
- Interview salespersons and seek new qualified suppliers.
- Ensure correct requirements are flowed down to suppliers.
- Approve invoices as required.
- Acts as liaison between the supplier and the company.
- Build strong and trusting relationships with suppliers.
- Maintain market awareness for the commodities in buyer’s area of responsibility.
- Maintain Negotiated Savings log.
- Track and maintain the Small Business, Supplier Evaluation, and the Annual Supplier Evaluation for assigned suppliers.
- Resolve defective material problems including negotiating settlements for vendor chargebacks.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- 2-3 years buying experience in the manufacturing industry.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Job may require long hours of sitting/computer usage.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.
We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
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