BUYER

Job Duties:

• Analyzing requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
• Soliciting and evaluating proposals for the requested commodity.
• Investigating potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
• Making recommendations to team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Negotiating the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs. Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
• Assuring that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Maintaining timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
• Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost effective manner. 

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.