Buyer

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, services, rentals and services according to Supply Chain Management policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is secured for payment of contracted labor and services under fixed price milestone payment contracts (SAP).
• Create requests for proposals and implement contracts and purchase orders, including managing change orders.
• Verify invoices against the commercial contract for contracted labor and services.
• Negotiate with vendors to expedite manufacturing and delivery of materials and services.
• Compile, calculate, interpret data, and issue reports using various computer systems.
• Support client work activities and priorities.
• Maintain and file source documents.
• Resolve material quality issues.
• Process supplier prequalification documentation.
• Aid in the development of contracts and master service agreements with the Category Manager and Buyer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prioritization of a degree in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• 1-3 years of purchasing experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of computers.
• Ability to negotiate.