Buyer I

Description

• Builds and manages vendor relationships.
• Analyzes market trends and applies this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Compiles, stores and retrieves purchasing records.
• Supports strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Participates in meetings as necessary.
• Communicates with all departments to fill their purchasing needs and to inform them of order status.
• Occasionally required push, pull, bend, climb, and perform long periods of standing and walking on cement foundations.
• Participates in and conducts supplier audits.
• Purchases and expedites delivery of raw materials, equipment, supplies, spare parts, and services to maintain continuous plant operations.
• Fields calls during nights and weekends in the event of emergencies, with potential call out if needed.
• Negotiates contracts and/or purchase agreements for raw materials, spare parts, supplies, services and equipment for new projects under the direction of management.
• Prepares and analyzes RFQ’s.
• Audits purchase orders and requisitions for clear, correct and specific information.
• Ensures that correct contracts are in place with vendors.

Requirements

• Well-developed interpersonal, oral communication, and writing skills.
• Use of PPE required in specific areas.
• Flexible, adaptable, and organized; can handle numerous tasks simultaneously without losing focus; ability to properly prioritize work.
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• Regularly required to work in an office environment which may include long periods of sitting.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement or related fields.
• Detail minded and delivers quality work products.
• Commercial negotiation skills.
• Microsoft Office applications required.
• Occasionally required to climb stairs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• Occasionally required to stoop and kneel.
• High commitment to work processes, procedures, and systems.

Benefits

• Diverse/Multicultural workforce.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance