Buyer

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at anytime.

SUMMARY :

Purchases materials, supplies, and services at the best possible price while maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring timely delivery.  Performs planning and scheduling functions on designated jobs, assists in shipping and receiving as required.

JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Determines appropriate vendors on the basis of approved vendor qualifications, price, quality and availability per documented procedures in coordination with the Quality Department.
• Submits requests for new vendor approval to Quality Department per procedures.
• Negotiates with vendors for best possible pricing and delivery
• Reviews purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy including signature authority per document procedures, and resolves any discrepancies with proper departments.
• Prepares, submits, distributes and maintains files per procedures for quotation requests and purchase orders.
• Follow-up on and maintain schedules and status on quotes, purchases and designated jobs.
• Resolves discrepancies related to delivery schedules, quality, quantity or price coordination with vendors, accounting, and other departments as required.
• Supports and performs other materials duties including planning, scheduling, shipping and receiving procedures as required.

As Necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Management must contact the Human Resource department of adding to or changing a significant number of duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING : High School Diploma or equivalent.

MINIMUM DIRECTLY RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE :

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS :