Commodity Buyer

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collaborate with manager to establish strategic direction and objectives.
• Assist with supplier qualification, evaluation, and re-evaluation processes.
• Assist with commercial negotiations.
• Support the procurement team with developing appropriate sources of supply.
• Initiate sourcing (price / availability) process by issuing RFQ’s.
• Analyze quotes received and making recommendations for award.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and change orders.
• Input and maintain necessary data / records in the company purchasing system.
• Research and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable discrepancies.
• Assist in procurement reporting requirements, commodity performance metrics and vendor scorecards.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationships with suppliers to stay current with trends and technologies, products, and services.
• Work closely with Expeditor to ensure suppliers meeting contract schedule and delivery requirements.
• Maintain key procurement documents to ensure Project Team is informed of material constraints and risks.
• Ability to travel as needed.

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