Job Summary
Performs duties associated with the buying process.
Job Duties
- 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
- 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
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Planning skills
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills