The Buyer uses expertise for a range of purchasing activities including pricing and negotiating with suppliers to reach highest quality at best value. Performs complex purchasing activities while ensuring procurement procedures are in compliance with government laws regulations and management objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Performs complex purchasing activities including pricing volume discounts negotiating terms and longterm contracts with suppliers and delivery of goodsservices
- Negotiates best terms (price delivery and payment terms) with suppliers while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders to reach highest quality at best value
- Establishes source selection criteria for evaluation of quotations including target pricing
- Evaluates quotations received from prospective suppliers and makes decisions regarding award of purchase orders
- Implements formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase orders encompassing all corporate and government requirements
- Resolves discrepancies between purchase order requirements and supplier performance
- Ensures compliance to government laws regulations and procurement policies and procedures
- Identifies problem areas initiates corrective action and establishes problem resolution dates in a timely manner
- Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates pricing change orders)
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
- Regular consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
Job Specifications
Education : Bachelors degree in Supply Chain or equivalent discipline.
Certifications :
Years Experience : 5 7 years of relevant experience
Qualifications:
Some qualifications you may want to include are Skills Education Experience or Certifications.
Example: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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