Buyer

Job description

We are hiring a Buyer. The Buyer is responsible for all procurement activities related to the purchasing of materials, approved goods and services for the assigned location. The Buyer will also provide inventory management for capital spare parts and manufacturing supplies. This role will be responsible for the coordination of crib activity that requires maintenance of material receipts and inventory issues during the absence of senior personnel, as well as expenditure compliance review to corporate purchasing programs. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, self-motivated, communicator with knowledge and application of purchasing cost reduction methods and the ability to apply them in order to succeed. Responsibilities: - Sources, selects, negotiates and approves the contract award for most commodity purchases or services as well as spot buy of non-stock items for location requirements. - Provides information to internal customers for pricing proposals. - Resolves specification issues prior to quoting process. - Achieves cost savings goals and delivers lowest cost alternatives for sourcing of products and services to meet business demands. - Manages inventory by reviewing req...