Buyer (Aftermarket)

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY : Purchase material meeting quality and delivery requirements at the best price possible.

MAJOR DUTIES :

• Obtain competitive pricing from qualified vendors based on requisitions or Recommended Order Report
• Negotiate the best deal for price, delivery, and terms and place purchase orders.
• Interview salespersons and seek new qualified suppliers.
• Ensure correct requirements are flowed down to suppliers.
• Approve invoices as required.
• Acts as liaison between the supplier and the company.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with suppliers.
• Maintain market awareness for the commodities in buyer's area of responsibility.
• Maintain Negotiated Savings log.
• Track and maintain the Small Business, Supplier Evaluation, and the Annual Supplier Evaluation for assigned suppliers.
• Resolve defective material problems including negotiating settlements for vendor chargebacks.
• Other duties as assigned.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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