Buyer - Elliot Supply Chain Management - Full Time

Buyer

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Job Description

About the Job :

Under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Manager and the general supervision of the Director of Materials Management, the Buyer coordinates the cost-effective acquisition of products and / or services in accordance with policies and procedures.

What You'll Do :

• Researches and evaluates products and / or services according to quality price and serviceability standards. Contacts vendors and personnel to insure actions are satisfactory.
• Prepares and prices department requisitions for assigned departments and analyzes acquisitions.
• Processes inventory and non-inventory orders.
• Initiates repair calls for equipment not under service contract and coordinates rental.
• Maintains automated Materials Management System inventory and item files, also enters pricing and updates information into computer files.
• Expedites purchase orders and coordinates delivery of goods between vendor and end user.
• Is the primary contact for special products and equipment pick-up with local vendors and Elliot companies.
• Interviews sales representatives, secures bids and quotes, selects supplies and equipment and places orders.
• Verifies invoices with the Finance Department upon request. Approves price changes after conducting appropriate research.
• Greets and meets sales representatives and others conducting business within the Purchasing Department.
• Opens mail and distributes to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates in-services for equipment purchased.
• Prepares and awards bids for capital equipment purchases as designated.
• Carries out special purchasing projects as assigned.
• Monitors and controls the ordering of all office supplies used within the organization. Approves and processes all orders for supplies.

Who You Are :

Skills and Abilities :

Why You'll Love Us :

Work Shift : Per diem, variable as needed. Department operating hours : M-F first shift

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