Purchasing Buyer

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Buyer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: VP of Supply Chain

Department: Purchasing

Status: Full Time

• Purchasing Buyer utilizes category expertise and vendor specific knowledge to support procurement strategies. He or She exercises independent judgment and discretion in problem solving complex, multi-stakeholder, replenishment related issues while meeting key performance objectives.
• Monitor and independently determine the timing and quantity of items to buy based on a detailed understanding of vendor, category, market, and forecasting indicators.
• Manage the development and completion of all required products and equipment purchase orders.
• Possess product knowledge within the general commodities area within the facilities industry.
• Prepare appropriate documentation for review and compliance to specifications for review by ordering department.
• Assist offices in the development of their budgets for supplies and products.
• Coordinate the bidding, cost analysis, negotiation, purchasing for business related supplies, and equipment. Work closely with Operations to ensure high internal customer satisfaction.
• Maintain integrity of Sourcing agreements.
• Support the implementation of sourcing agreements by providing opportunities for preferred suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with established programs, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate any program, policy, or procedural discrepancies to the direct report.
• Responsible for all vendor dispute resolutions in an effort to prevent negative cost and schedule impacts to the operations.

• Implement and support corporate purchasing policies and procedures.

• College Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years business related procurement experience and product knowledge
• Subject matter expert on one or more product category
• Accuracy and attention to detail is necessary
• Must be able to understand comparative analysis
• Excellent organization and communication skills both written and oral
• Proficiency required in the use of Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Microsoft Outlook and a previous purchasing/inventory software is required.
• Previous experience with Microsoft D365 is highly preferable.
• Possesses a high degree of professionalism, tact, and persistence.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to read, writes, speak and understand English (bilingual is a plus).
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from colleagues
• Ability to communicate one-on-one and/or to groups to explain policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and/or a convincing case to leadership

Note:

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, faxes, and e-filling.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company.

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.

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