Buyer

Job description

Description 1 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Purchasing Manager. 2 PURPOSE: 2.1 Function 2.1.1 To provide specific support to the Purchasing Manager; 2.1.2 Manage expenditure for materials and/or services to support the Company’s purchasing programs. 2.1.3 Responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with need for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production materials and services. 2.1.4 Secure at cost quality and at delivery competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. 3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 3.1 Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; maintains close coordination with engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services activities; 3.2 Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities; 3.3 Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assig...