Buyer - Purchasing (Technician II)

Job description

Description Summary of Description: Responsible for the purchase and/or lease of construction materials and equipment, permanent facility equipment and materials, and replacement parts for company equipment. Duties: - Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal quotes for vendor supplied items in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications. - Receive vendor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of vendor, etc. to determine successful bidder. - Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders. Negotiate and issue purchase change orders. - Prepare all required documentation for each purchase order. Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery. - When required, handle third party rental contracts, awards, renewals, and terminations. Maintain files and chart all rental orders. - Coordinate invoice problems with vendor and accounting, and delivery requirements with vendor and supervision. - Establish/maintain working contact with vendors. Meet with sales and vendor representatives, as required. - Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), with...