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.