Associate Buyer

The principal reason for this position is to train an individual with limited or no buying or related technical experience. The function of this job is to issue and administer purchase orders for the products and services required in the manufacture of Elliott finished products, at the required time, quality, and price levels.

NATURE OF THE JOB

The most important activities of this job are :

• Develop value concepts and learn to negotiate
• Collect and analyze data and provide recommended alternative solutions to problems
• Analyze, control, and cope with original situations
• Administer the buying functions, which include delivery, service, price, and quality.

This job is a line position.

The job activities are covered by Purchasing Policy and some written procedures.

This job requires imagination and originality, utilizing persuasive and connecting communication techniques.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS

This position requires substantial interaction with various departments within the company and with supplier representatives. Travel requirements will be minimal and of short duration. Position will require departmental committee membership as well as some limited company committee membership.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES

BACKGROUND and EXPERIENCE

This position requires a Bachelor's college degree or similar education acquired by technical work experience. The individual must have the ability to think, analyze and use common sense. This job requires the ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, with personnel within the company and with suppliers. The individual must learn all policies and procedures that apply to all purchasing functions and other areas that apply to the buying function. Value concepts and negotiation skills must be developed and put into daily practice for all assigned commodities.

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