Buyer I

Job description

SUMMARY: The Buyer I is responsible for supporting the day-to-day bid activities. The incumbent is able to apply foundational purchasing terminology, concepts, and measurement principles to support bid proposals, commercial evaluations, issues purchase order under supervision and expediting functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Prepare and compile documents, terms and conditions, technical and commercial exhibits to issue RFP/RFQ(s) bids.  Collect vendor quotes and compare bids by performing routine commercial comparisons.  Assist Procurement and Legal by assembling documentation and summaries to support commercial review and negotiation activities on commercial negotiation.  Issue purchase orders by contact suppliers, confirming lead times, monitoring delivery status, and reporting delays or issues to management.  Track materials using excel documents until receipt.  Update purchasing systems accurately and timely related to orders, supplier data, and delivery statuses.  Maintain organized, complete procurement records, including bids, purchase orders, contracts, correspondence, and delivery documentation in accordance with record‑retention requirements.  Hand...