Buyer

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the purchasing of raw materials, parts, supplies and equipment, and office supplies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Obtains the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible purchase cost.
- Develops and ensures all elements of the purchase commitment are completed with proper required approvals.
- Reviews requisition for accuracy and completeness, and prepares and processes assigned purchase order.
- Monitors, reorders, and purchases items needed for inventory replenishment.
- Creates and reconciles reports to ensure accuracy of payables.
- Coordinates with vendors in accuracy on availability, price, and delivery of items.
- Expedites the delivery of purchases as necessary to achieve production and customer demands.

PROFILE LEVEL DESCRIPTION
- Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
- Solves a range of straightforward problems; analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.
- Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction; works under general supervision.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree required.
2 to 4 years of experience required.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCY SUMMARY
- Recognizes causes and consequences of actions and events that are not readily apparent.
- Manages the allocation of resources in relation to business needs.
- Considers problems from all new perspectives and can expand on the thinking or solutions proposed

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