Senior Buyer - Now Hiring
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Estimated Pay | $18 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time |
Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
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Overview
The Senior Buyer is responsible for analyzing, selecting and committing company resources through contracts and agreements for the procurement of goods and services in support of company purchasing objectives, policies and requirements. Working under the general direction of the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, they will manage procurement efforts and are responsible for purchasing specific commodities which are complex, or company/customer designed to support production and related operating departments. This role ensures operational and customer requirements are met in terms of quality, cost and delivery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The Senior Buyer is responsible for analyzing, selecting and committing company resources through contracts and agreements for the procurement of goods and services in support of company purchasing objectives, policies and requirements. Working under the general direction of the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, they will manage procurement efforts and are responsible for purchasing specific commodities which are complex, or company/customer designed to support production and related operating departments. This role ensures operational and customer requirements are met in terms of quality, cost and delivery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Obtain competitive bids from reliable sources
- Analyze supplier operations to identify factors that affect price and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
- Review and analyze proposals as necessary; develop new supplier sources who meet customer and company guidelines as necessary. Perform sensitive or intensive price negotiations
- Select appropriate suppliers
- Use automated information systems to produce and track purchase orders and related documentation; monitor schedule and delivery dates
- Resolve issues related to quantity, quality, delivery, and invoicing
- Ensure adequate documentation is available to provide the necessary support for government audits
- Maintain effective liaison with suppliers and necessary company operating departments to ensure adequate flow of information concerning progress of materials, anticipated delivery schedules, etc.
- Visit nationally/international supplier facilities as necessary. Evaluate supplier costs/pricing, delinquencies, quality, etc.
- Make recommendations for retention of elimination from approved supplier list. Identify problem areas/issues; recommend and/or take corrective action
- Make presentations to company management as required. Train subordinate members of the department as necessary
- Oversee all aspects of the purchasing process, including ordering, purchasing, supplier management, shipping, and inventory
- Purchase materials and equipment, develop vendor agreements, and establish relationships
- Develop and maintain a database of suppliers, vendors, and contractors
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Three to five years of related experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field
- Broad knowledge of a specialized field, such as procurement or contracts administration
- Requires ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schmatics, etc.
- Good oral and written communication skills
- 5+ years of related experience to qualify
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