Buyer

Job Title Buyer Job Number 13-1022.00 Department Purchasing Reports to Supervisor / Purchasing Primary Position Objectives Working with Materials Manager in duties related to the business of purchasing following established policies and procedures. Position Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Description of Duties Reviews requisitions, purchase orders, etc, for accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures.

Releases materials for shipment. Creates RM item codes. Quotes raw material for all repeat job. Places orders with China and maintains tracking of incoming and outgoing parts. Provides administrative support to the Materials Manager. Establishes and maintains a variety of files and records. Expedite open orders for material and outside services.

Tracks & maintains reports on supplier performance. Follows company policies and procedures for the purchase of raw material. Expedites purchase order deliveries as necessary. Monitors activities of purchasing clerks. Negotiates cash discounts, volume purchasing, and terms of major contracts Selects vendors on the basis of price, capability, quality, and past performance.

Makes certain that purchasing documents are completed properly and the terms and conditions of purchase are appropriate. Keeps accurate records, including price histories and any problems in doing business with particular vendors. Works closely with Customer Service scheduling production to maintain a “just in time” level of inventory.

Other Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping standards. Observes company processes and makes recommendations for improvement May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel. Performs other duties as may be required. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Education/Experience High School graduate or demonstration of equivalent skills. Basic knowledge of raw material Knowledge of business English, punctuation, math, and spelling. Ability to work independently to carry out assignments to completion with minimum instructions; adhere to prescribed routines and practice. Ability to work well with others.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to learn and apply accrued knowledge to standard purchasing procedures. Ability to design and maintain pertinent reports as required Comfortable with computer word processing and Excel spreadsheets. Physical Requirements Sitting-Occasionally Walking-Regularly Reaching or stretching-Regularly Repetitive finger motion-Occasionally Speaking-Regularly Hearing- Regularly The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified.

It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job