Onsite Procurement Buyer

Overview :

Reporting to the Inventory and Supply Chain Controller, the Purchaser is responsible for supply purchasing duties, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and obtaining inventory at competitive cost. Close coordination on a daily basis with sales, operations and accounting is essential. This position will play a vital role in ensuring optimal inventory levels and costs.

Essential Functions :

• Perform purchasing activities including material buying, supplier evaluation and selection, order quantities and delivery requirements.
• Obtain cost effective quotes and buying.
• Constantly track inventory levels to properly manage procurement process.
• Set and maintain optimal reorder points and quantities.
• Order non-inventory items for maintenance and operation needs.
• Reconcile and resolve any open purchase orders and invoice discrepancies with vendors.
• Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Handle inventory quality issues from suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Experience Requirements :