Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The Purchasing Buyer will help coordinate purchases between the plant facilities for job materials, plant and office supplies, equipment, and services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Become familiar with production equipment and what supplies and services are required
- Train and maintain an expertise in the use of the online requisition and purchase order software
- Review requisitions to ensure required fields, documentation, signatures, approvals, are provided
- Research vendors to best suit availability, price and quality for each product or service
- Negotiate lower costs with vendors, solicits quotes, conducts bid evaluation, and negotiates optimum delivery schedules
- Assist with RFP’s when required
- Manage new item and new vendor setup
- Resolve vendor invoicing issues as it relates to purchase orders
- Review open purchase orders weekly
- Follow up with vendors for confirmation that schedules will be maintained for on time delivery
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods are received in good quality, and in the event of problems, follow up with the Purchasing Manager
- Submit any damage claims with vendors and follow up on receipt of new materials and or credits due
- Communicate daily with Purchasing Manager to discuss any issues that may need to be addressed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration/Management or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Purchasing Buyer
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, be detailed oriented and have the ability work within a fast paced environment
- Strong decision making and being able to quickly ascertain a situation and decisive in solving it
- Must have strong time management skills
- Must have a strong knack for negotiation and networking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Perform all work and activities with honesty and integrity
- Take personal responsibility for productivity, quality and timeliness of work
- Effectively communicate (and listen) clearly, professionally, politely and persuasively in all situations; respond well and in a reasonable, timely manner
- Challenge conventional practices and use creativity and information to lead, innovate, problem solve, and implement ideas to contribute to the growth of the organization
- Support and meet company/department goals and core values
- Collaborate with co-workers to achieve common goals
Company DescriptionAbout the Company (Confidential)
We are the parent company of a global group of privately held firms spanning industries such as institutional equity markets, digital investment media, and omnichannel communication solutions. Our organization provides leadership, strategic oversight, and support services—including administration, finance, and human resources—to our portfolio companies.
We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where teamwork and creativity are encouraged, and where our people are truly valued. With a dynamic culture and a strong emphasis on innovation, we strive to be at the forefront of technology-driven service delivery. Our teams are empowered to shape the purpose and vision of the companies we support, driving continuous growth and success.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Company Description
About the Company (Confidential)\r\n\r\nWe are the parent company of a global group of privately held firms spanning industries such as institutional equity markets, digital investment media, and omnichannel communication solutions. Our organization provides leadership, strategic oversight, and support services—including administration, finance, and human resources—to our portfolio companies.\r\n\r\nWe foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where teamwork and creativity are encouraged, and where our people are truly valued. With a dynamic culture and a strong emphasis on innovation, we strive to be at the forefront of technology-driven service delivery. Our teams are empowered to shape the purpose and vision of the companies we support, driving continuous growth and success.\r\n\r\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.