Buyer

Primary Responsibilities:
· Achieve lowest possible cost for material, balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs Solicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate negotiation, cost and price analysis techniques, using available expertise from supporting organizations; implement purchase contracts following applicable company and government regulations
· Evaluate current and anticipated requirements, determine potential sources, obtain bids, and plan programs to meet business needs
· Provide coordination and leadership in procurement activities for assigned commodities
·Responsible for assigned commodities to meet the requirements of the business
· Perform continual market analysis and monitor supplier progress
· Coordinate training of suppliers to accomplish business initiatives
· Perform some or all of the required functions from initiation of an intent to purchase to satisfactory delivery of material or service
· Initiates necessary actions to assure best value is received, customer delivery requirements are met, and address any manufacturing problems at supplier facility
Qualifications Required:
· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in a Sourcing role)
· Willingness to travel to suppliers up to 2% is required
Desired
· Strong oral and written communication skills
· Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
· Knowledge of the sourcing field · PC proficiency