Buyer II (Temporary - 2 months)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fulfills business/operational requirements from internal parties and interprets into a value engineered solution/strategy.
• Partners with business, understands SOW requirements, and develops and drives Procurement timelines meeting all applicable deadlines.
• Manages multiple projects and ensures deliverables.
• Communicates with suppliers to obtain product/service information, including price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Evaluates supplier quotes against market rates to determine most desirable suppliers.
• Negotiates commercial and legal terms in partnership with Legal/Business to facilitate contracts with suppliers.
• Communicates with outside suppliers and internal parties.
• Prepares and manages RFI/RFQ/RFP with minimal input from Sr Buyer.
• Prepares comprehensive financial cost analysis.
• Provides synopsis to senior management and provides constant updates on their progress.
• Recommends the best course of action with facts and extensive research and analysis.
• Prepares and approves purchase orders through corporate systems.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy by matching to Purchase Orders.
• Tracks performance through company procurement and inventory systems; reviews regularly with manager.
• Safeguards supplier compliance and supplier management.
• Affords assistance in supplier dispute resolutions.

Scope

• Supervisory Responsibility – No
• Organizational Scope – Works with various departments and outside parties
• Confidential Information – Yes
• Travel – Less than 10%
• Equipment Used – computer, printer, copier, fax

Pay

The anticipated rate for this position is $40.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience.

Benefits

• Associates can accrue paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.
• The Company observes 100 hours of paid holiday time.