Buyer (Aftermarket)

Job Title

Primary Responsibility : Purchase material meeting quality and delivery requirements at the best price possible.

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.