Overview
TheBuyerwill be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our business. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management. Thebuyerwill work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand.
The pay range is $21.00-24.00 / hr.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities :
- Review specifications for contractual and technical accuracy
- Assist at pre-and post-bid meetings to clarify specifications and contractual responsibilities for bidders
- Review current inventory and provide cost and price analyses
- Maintain inventory levels by placing purchase orders within established time frames
- Act as a liaison between the vendors and Accounts Payable Department to resolve discrepancies in invoicing and adjustments for materials shortages, damages, or inferior quality
- Coordinate emergency purchases with suppliers and departments
- Review vendor pricing and compare opportunities to obtain better pricing without sacrificing quality
- Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
- Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
- Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
- Track inventory discrepancies, stock outs and special ordered parts
- Attend weekly meeting with customer to update on open order statues
- Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
- Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
- Perform related duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent5 years of experience in purchasing / procurement of goods and materialsMulti-tasking, time management, organizational and analytical skillsAbility to use Microsoft Office, including Word and ExcelAbility to interact effectively with internal departments, suppliers and others involved in the procurement processVerbal and written communication skillsCustomer service, conflict resolution and presentation skillsValid driver's licensePreferred Qualifications
Current COVID-19 vaccinePhysical Requirements
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Essential Requirements
Driving, Lifting, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Walking