Senior Buyer (Utility)

Job description

As a Senior Buyer a majority of the job is focused on replenishing inventory through analyzing data and use of business systems to make the proper buying decisions, buying products at the lowest costs, expediting product status with Suppliers, and communicating / managing exceptions with internal and external partners. Responsibilities: Qualifications: - Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determines proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers. - Develops thorough understanding of market and conditions affecting cost and material availability. - Works with existing suppliers to identify ways to reduce costs within supply chain. - Identifies new sourcing opportunities to add value and drive cost savings. - Prepares requests for proposal and quotation and evaluates responses. - Maintains inventory availability while minimizing working capital investment. - Negotiates with suppliers for materials, equipment, and supplies. - Evaluates supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers per letter of agreement document, and ensures appropriate terms and conditions are used. - Builds and maintains s...