Buyer

Job Title

Buyer

Department

Purchasing

Reports To

Purchasing Manager

Exemption Classification

Hourly, non-exempt

Minimum Requirements To Perform Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Follow the agreed practices as defined in the quality management system.
• Work within the scope of your responsibilities.
• Check your work to verify its accuracy in meeting the objectives.
• Know how you contribute to the achievement of the objectives.
• Keep those involved with your project, and your Supervisor apprised of pertinent information regarding jobs.
• Assist with the evaluation and selection of suppliers with quality as the primary criteria for supplier selection.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and files of all purchasing transactions.
• Communicate significant price changes and business trends to appropriate management.
• Processing replacement order and the return of defective material.
• Resolve receiving and payment issues as assigned.
• Recommend and justify opportunities for Quality / Cost improvements.
• Expediting orders and updating system with current information.
• Responsible for accuracy and timely entry of data input and assigned database integrity.
• Other functions as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Purchasing and Material Control

Qualifications / Skills

Excellent to good traits in the following areas; communication, organization, follow-up, telephone etiquette, and negotiating.

Education And / Or Experience

Associate degree in related field or equivalent of 3-5 years job related experience.

Language Skills

Communicate verbally and / or in writing with other employees, other departments and supervision as to work in progress, problems and / or completion.

Mathematical Skills

Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide basic numbers. Calculate percentages and perform advanced mathematical procedures.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to identify work process problems and possible solutions.

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations

None required.

Physical Demands

Sit at workstation for prolonged periods of time. Must be able adjust visual focus. May be required to reach, stoop and / or bend on an as needed basis. Must be able to climb stairs as necessary. Some light lifting may be required. Some travel may be required.

Work Environment

Traditional office atmosphere with standard office-maintained temperatures and quiet noise level.