Position Objective:

The Buyer role is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, merchandise and supplies in accordance with company guidelines for cost, quality, and delivery. Assure timely delivery of purchase orders to suppliers, confirm price and ship dates, and coordinate PO updates and changes.

Key Accountabilities:

*Ensure that company standard procedures are followed in conjunction with purchase of materials and services.

*Monitor price trends of raw materials and supplies, interviews vendors, recommends sources, timing and quantity of purchases.

*Prepare materials and supplies purchase orders, analyzes quotations and expedites deliveries and shipments.

*Prepare, review and edit purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completion.

*Follow up with vendors to ensure meeting required delivery dates.

*May maintain files and records of current and potential suppliers, materials, prices, delivery dates and inventories.

*Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Position Requirements:

1. A university degree, such as an Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Business or another field related to this role is preferred;
2. 3-5 years' prior buying/purchasing experience;
3. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
4. ERP (specifically SAP) experience preferred.