Job Details
Buyer III
Job Type Full-time Description Responsible for performing skilled activities related to the purchasing and negotiation of materials and supplies from suppliers.
1. Obtain competitive quotations and select suppliers based on quality, cost, lead-time, service and financial stability.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven procurement negotiation skills.
3. Concentration on the total cost of ownership of purchased parts, including purchased price, logistics costs, quality costs, and inventory.
4. Self-motivated, pro-active, and persistent in accomplishing tasks in a timely manner.
5. Implement inventory control programs and procurement strategies such as, VMI & KANBAN to achieve cash flow and inventory turns objectives without compromising material availability
6. Continuously improve and implement cost-saving initiatives
7. Constantly monitors inventory levels, production scheduling demand and executes to the MRP exception messages.
8. Participates in training Buyers at lower levels.
Responsible for performing skilled activities related to the purchasing and negotiation of materials and supplies from suppliers.
Requirements College degree or 5 years of prior experience in a similar position.
1. Ability to work well in a team environment.
2. Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer documentation, safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals
3. Ability to effectively negotiate internally and externally in order to meet or exceed organizational objectives.
4. Ability to solve complex problems in situations standard to the area of specialty.
5. Works under minimal supervision and demonstrates strong skills in reasoning and analysis.