Job Description

Job Overview
Coordinates the procurement and distribution of services, materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Recommend products and/or services for Sr. Buyer and Sourcing review.
• Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity.
• Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
• Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Negotiates 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.
• Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Maintains 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.

Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or a related field from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.