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.