Buying Associate

About the role

Entry Level during which an employee receives both functional and organizational training under close supervision. Incumbents carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures and policies. Works independently on details of assignments, and has limited decision-making authority; most decisions are made or guided by the immediate supervisor. Decisions/actions may have an impact on the department/s/divisions goals. Works under close Supervision and requires direction on how assignments are to be executed; begins to put forward ideas on how work assignments can be executed. Establishes cooperative relationships to work effectively with colleagues; supports others and participates as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments. Interacts directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in routine exchanges of information.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional support in the procurement of engineering materials and services.
• Reviews demand requirements for engineering material and service support.
• Checks requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Obtains quotes, examines bids and recommends awards.
• Suggests, prepares and administers purchase orders to achieve material quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Analyzes material availability to manage inventory investment. Maintains responsibility for data integrity in Item Master file.
• Maintains ongoing communication with internal customers providing status updates and other information regarding their requests, timing, problem resolution, etc.
• Expedites or follows up on deliveries as appropriate to meet delivery requirements.
• Assists Buyer or Team Leader in reviewing supplier performance and makes recommendations on changes or disqualifications.
• Provides resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of relevant experience

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Basic understanding of materials being purchased by the department.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to efficiently organize, file and retrieve hard copy and electronic information relating to the business of the work unit.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

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Schedule

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