Buyer, Business

Reporting to a Team Lead, Supervisor or Manager, the Buyer I is an entry-level administrative professional responsible for the proposal or procurement of low dollar, high volume commodities and/or services.

• Proposals
  • Reviews the Bill of Material (BOM); creates a Request for Quote (RFQ) form; contacts vendors for quote information; follows up on quote requests; prepares completed proposal packet for review by team lead or manager.
  • Works with team lead to ensure BOM details are present; works with departments and program managers for clarification.
  • Processes proposals per departmental procedures; continues to revalidate the proposals until win/loss.
• Procurement
  • Receives Purchase Requisition list (PR) and prioritizes per program needs; verifies pricing and delivery is current; applies purchase order (PO); verifies and enters any missing information in Costpoint; creates electronic folder for review and approval of all purchase orders.
  • Notifies the Program Manager of any part, delivery or other discrepancies for review and approval prior to proceeding with Purchase Order (PO) placement.
  • May complete a QA104 part number change request form.
  • Submits PO to vendor for acceptance; follows up as required; cancels PO as required.
  • Has minimal knowledge to source parts and services; relies on pricing history to select vendors.
  • Utilizes the Approved Vendor List; develops vendor relationships; may identify new vendors; makes recommendation to leadership.
  • Utilizes system generated reports for quotation data, backup justification, work assignments and PO past due dates.
  • Communicates effectively; ensures system notes are provided; requests assistance with purchasing efforts; may respond to facility inquiries and issues to support the purchasing process.
  • Utilizes the FAR and DFARS daily for compliance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required;
    Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contracts Procurement, Finance/Accounting or equitable field preferred.
• Experience
  • Previous purchasing experience preferred; one-year experience in buying equipment, supplies, parts, services a plus.

Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.

Entry level

Full-time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Airlines and Aviation

Decatur, AL – $–$ (Posted 2 weeks ago)

Trinity, AL – $61,000.00–$87,000.00 (Posted 2 months ago)

Huntsville, AL – $50,000.00–$99,999.00 (Posted 1 month ago)

Huntsville, AL – $25,500.00–$50,000.00 (Posted 2 months ago)

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