Job: #11268 – Buyer

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Company Type

Manufacturer

Location

Farmingdale, New York

Job Description

• Sources 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.
• Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
• Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines 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 bid packages.
• Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects.
• Prepare proposal requests consistent with the requirements of the contract.
• Develop new sources of supply based on quality product, on-time delivery and competitive pricing.
• Solicit and award purchase orders consistent with the requirements of the contract.

Job Skills

• 3+ years of directly related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related field.
• Intermediate MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MRP system skills.
• Knowledge of Contract Law and other Procurement regulations

Job ID: 11268

Categories

Northeast, Procurement