Buyer II

Job Details

Job Location
Shreveport Campus Dr - Shreveport, LA

Position Type
Full Time

Travel Percentage
Occasionally

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Logistics & Supply Chain

Description

Under moderate supervision, this position purchases materials, supplies and services at favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. This intermediate-level position is gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Works independently. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Major Areas of Accountability

•Obtains goods/services required by the organization including Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.) and Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.).
•Procurement processes include Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Supplier Performance Management. May include Strategic Sourcing.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
• Recognizes and evaluates sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices.
• Assesses supplier's products to ensure they that they comply with specifications and meets the organization's quality standards.
• Analyzes and evaluates supplier bids, tenders, proposals, or quotations; negotiates prices and delivery conditions; and commits to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization's best interest.
• Interprets inventory requests, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to co-ordinate purchasing activities in view of current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.
• Monitors the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follows up the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicates status of orders with internal customers.

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of using ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to create and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and vendors, and internal departments
• Previous experience in manufacturing required, preferably assembly manufacturing
• Previous experience in a purchasing role required

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