Buyer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for researching and sourcing suppliers, evaluating products and services, analyzing market trends and pricing data, processing requests from internal stakeholders, preparing and issuing purchase orders, reviewing quotations, and negotiating pricing, and evaluating supplier performance. Executing strategic procurement initiatives aligned with Procurement Department goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

· Responsible for preparing and authorizing Request For Quotes (RFQ) per internal stakeholder requests following internal company guidelines.

· Responsible for executing procurement strategies to ensure the long-term, cost-effective supply

of materials

· Responsible for implementing researching and providing alternative procurement sources when

required.

· Responsible for monitoring the national market to bring new suppliers, product derivative, and

product innovations into the purchasing portfolio

· Responsible for producing price forecasts and internal figures to supply basic data and reporting

· Attend tradeshows and conferences to stay current on industry standards and trends.

· The ability to travel 2-3 times per year

Other Responsibilities

· Other duties and projects as assigned by management

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics or other related field or a combination of equivalent work experience or education

· Related experience is preferred

· Basic understanding of contract law, commercial knowledge and some technical product

knowledge

· Must demonstrate resilience and the ability to maintain a positive and solution-oriented mindset in

challenging circumstances.

· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

· Excellent people skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment

· Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· The ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with company proprietary information

· Must have some negotiation skills, professional expertise, and some process knowledge

· Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet

Physical Requirements

· The ability to work at a computer, and computer monitor, and use repetitive motion for long periods of time

· The ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

· This position requires sitting, standing and walking