Service Buyer

Description

• Analyze market and commodity prices to assess present and future material availability, price and delivery
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists
• Assist in establishing and managing the departmental budgets and participate in the development of goals and strategies for purchasing
• Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems
• Operates office machinery including computers, fax machine, calculator, and photocopier.
• Support company inventory management goals and objectives through effective communication of production forecasts to suppliers
• Locate suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered
• Evaluate existing supplier performance; make recommendations for improvements
• Maintain purchasing data accuracy, including all relevant supplier and pricing data required to support internal processes

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must be able to complete job duties proficiently while adapting to changing demands and priorities
• Requires manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer and calculator, stooping, bending to handle files and supplies, and mobility to complete errands or deliveries.
• Ability to complete daily tasks with limited supervision and minimal errors requiring re-work
• Self-motivated, high energy, proactive attitude in building supplier relationships
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• May be required to drive a vehicle for business purposes occasionally. Must maintain valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company policy
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and arms
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work performed in office environment. Involves frequent contact with other employees. May require working under stressful conditions.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Effective negotiation and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with other employees
• Knowledge of filing systems and organizing principles
• Proficiency in use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Collaborative relationship skills
• Attention to detail and ability to react to production changes and/or supplier delays
• Ability to deal with difficult people
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry/move up to 20lbs
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with customers and suppliers
• A current valid driver’s license is required
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for employee job performance
• 1+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• Must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time to perform duties in a safe manner

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance