Procurement Buyer

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) with 5 years of experience in procurement-related areas.

Major Responsibilities

• Experience with Capital project procurement is preferred.
• Obtain materials, equipment, parts, and services at the best value.
• Develop credible, cooperative relationships with suppliers to ensure business needs are met.
• Ensure the reliability, capability, and soundness of suppliers.
• Assist units in reducing costs and expenses by recommending alternate sources, materials, and / or processes.
• Develop strategies with supporting supply portfolios (market research) to create resources, execute strategies, be flexible to market changes, assess risk, and manage supplier development.

Essential Physical, Sensory, And Mental Requirements

• Sit 6 hours per day.
• Stand 1 hour per day.
• Walk 1 hour per day.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Use telephone 2 hours per day.
• Use computer a minimum of 5 hours per day.
• Requires good vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Must read, write, and do complex math.
• Will develop procedures for office environment.
• Will work indoors at a desk within a comfortable office environment.

Position Accountabilities

• Develop a network of sources to supply related equipment, parts, and/or services that meet the quality, cost, and delivery requirements as defined by the business.
• Develop and implement strategic action plans to obtain company, department, and personal goals.
• Continuously assess supply risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate with suppliers, draft and finalize subsequent agreements.
• Continually manage the supply chain through appropriate performance evaluations on suppliers.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of finance, coupled with an understanding of legal aspects of purchasing and inventory control, is essential to this position.
• Independent thinking is necessary in the management of Supplier relations within company guidelines.
• Problem-solving is essential.
• Procedural control is limited to the spending limits allowed within this position.
• Some travel may be required.

Basic Skills

• Active Listening
• Active Learning
• Mental Math
• Report Writing
• Speaking
• Organization
• Detail Oriented
• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Social Perceptiveness
• Effective Communication
• Presentation (strategy)
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Data Analysis
• Problem Sensitivity
• Resource Management
• Time Management

Computer Skills

• Spreadsheets
• Query tools
• Internet
• Legacy systems
• Microsoft Office products