Buyer, Business
Listed on 2026-08-16
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Business
Supply Chain & Logistics -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Posting
Job Role:
Buyer/Procurement Analyst
Location:
Lexington, Kentucky
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Must have active clearance to start
Job Description:
Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
Monitors performance of suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions.
Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.
May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
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