Job Title:  Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for procuring and expediting materials and/or services required, when needed, at the least total cost, which meets or exceeds our expected quality required.

• Investigate sources to satisfy requirements for materials and/or services which will assure dependable and economical supply.
• Place orders with appropriate sources, giving complete instructions as to specifications and delivery requirements.
• Establish effective channels of communication between company and our suppliers that ensure the least total cost and delivery dates consistent with our requirements.
• Conducts cost reduction programs for material and/or services by obtaining competitive quotes from established prospective suppliers.
• Actively pursues cost reductions.
• Correct and approve price and quantity discrepancies between our supplier’s invoice and our purchase orders.
• Maintains records pertaining to the materials, services, costs, lead-times, and suppliers.
• Perform daily clerical duties as required, including but not limited to, RMA’s, Sales Orders, and processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent spelling and grammar required.
• Experience reading and analyzing business contracts.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Familiar with SAP.
• Proven ability to perform effectively and multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to remain professional under pressure.
• Proven strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proven to be solution-oriented and open to other perspectives.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings.
• Must be accurate, orderly, creative, and attentive to detail.