Buyer I

Responsibilities

• Processes purchasing transactions according to policies established by UE policies and procedures.
• Examines and analyzes purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts department or initiator to clarify or complete information; determines method to process requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing open contracts, and/or competitive bidding.
• Selects vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery date and then places orders to meet production schedule and customer requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best pricing and delivery.
• Review and work PO suggestions daily.
• Provide reports as required.
• Maintain orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve issues on delivery, price, and quality if they occur and inform all parties affected.
• Reviewing reports for stock outs and expediting open orders.
• Review and maintain order points for inventory stock levels.
• Identifies needs and develops and refines specifications for commodities, supplies or equipment.
• Develop new sources of supply, securing favorable terms for the Company; updates records and files and secures samples, descriptions, photos or information for review and records.
• Interprets and communicates purchasing procedures; initiates requisition and orders and solves problems with orders.
• Writes and distributes complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receives and analyzes bids, quotes, proposals, and awards the contract.
• Solves purchasing problems with vendor.
• Monitor price increases and communicating changes as necessary.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Exhibits efficiency in problem solving by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.
• Commitment to a standard of excellence in customer service.
• Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.
• Contributes to building a positive team environment through commitment, respect, and communication.
• Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability.
• Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Degree in business or a technical field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience as a buyer preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of materials, products, and the commodity market in area of specialization.
• Skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Prefer candidates with a working knowledge of warehouse and inventory operations.
• Experience with and knowledge of inventory software and programs.
• Strong calculative and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to meet required deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Able to utilize desktop computer systems, hardware, and operating systems.

Physical Activities & Requirements

• Standard Office Environment, must be able to sit for long periods of time, able to lift up to 25 lbs, work in an air-conditioned office, outside, and in a manufacturing environment, requires manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers, reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers, and will be required to work more than 8 hours in one shift.

Working Conditions

• Standard Office Environment.