Come join our team! We are hiring a Buyer who will work hand in hand with our Commodity Manager to procure critical materials, parts, equipment and supplies for our organization. Candidates for the position need to have a Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years successful administration experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate procurement of required products from intent to purchase through delivery
- Determine the requirements of commodities, including specifications, quality and schedule requirements
- Request and evaluate quotes for the commodities
- Negotiate the lowest possible cost for commodities that meet quality, quantity and schedule requirements
- Implement purchase orders that comply with company and government regulations
- Manage and maintain required documentation for purchases, including orders, amendments and shipping notices
- Apply Total Cost of Acquisition principle to short and long term buying decisions
- Support the Commodity Specialist in the bid for bid process
- Purchase approval required after $5,000
- Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications/Requirements
- BA or minimum 2 years successful administration experience
- Previous experience in Purchasing, preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Excellent organizational skills