Buyer

**Position Summary**

The Buyer procures materials, supplies, services, and MRO in a timely manner at the most efficient cost to fulfill customer commitments and achieve company KPI(s).

**Essential Functions/Key Deliverables**

Communicate with suppliers to obtain product and service information including price, availability, and delivery.
- Gather quotations, examine bids, review contracts, negotiates pricing & contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, and makes recommendations for awards.
- Makes tactical buying decisions. Execute on corporate sourcing programs and ensure compliance to all purchasing protocols.
- Accurately enter all requisitions / purchase orders in the system on time, submit accurate orders to suppliers, and obtains written acknowledgements from suppliers.
- Monitor vendor performance for quality and delivery.
- Work with all necessary departments to ensure spending budgets are achieved while maintaining necessary stock to deliver on our KPIs.
- Monitor and reduce on-hand inventories. Analyze inventory levels. Prepares liability reports for excess and obsolete management.
- Maintains procurement records on services and goods purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories. Champion procurement reporting and metrics.
- Manages suppliers for price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.
- Performs other tasks reasonably commensurate with the role, as needed.

**Knowledge/Skills/Experience**
- Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of experience in a Procurement role, ideally in the manufacturing industry.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization
- Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization
- Experience managing multiple vendors and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products - SAP experience helpful.

You should be proficient in:

- International Sourcing Experience
- Analysis Programs
- Basic Computer Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's Degree

Machines & technologies you'll use:

- SCADA