Buyer

Job Summary

Performs duties associated with the buying process.

- Research products, prepare purchase orders and place orders, and select vendors

- Organize product information and track back orders

- Obtain materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need

- Study market trends, interview vendors and recommend sources of supply

- Analyze quotations received, select or recommend suppliers, and schedule deliveries

- Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operation

- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately

- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)

- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures

- Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

- Perform work under general supervision

- Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff

- Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter

- May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group

- Typically require a bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

- Detail oriented

- Planning skills

- Organizational skills

- Leadership skills