What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Amtec Inc.?
Title : Buyer
Location : Danville, KY
Duration : 6 months, Contract
Pay Range : $29- $31.25
Job Designation
The Buyer is responsible for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services necessary to support production and plant operations as economically and efficiently as possible.
Job Responsibilities
- Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely manner and ensuring accurate information is included in the purchase order.
- Responsible for commodity delivery and quality performance, including obtaining accurate delivery information from suppliers.
- Direct solicitation from suppliers using a formal inquiry format, incorporating all necessary information required for sellers quotations.
- Evaluate quotations received from prospective suppliers and make a decision regarding award of purchase order.
- Negotiate with selected suppliers, to obtain the lowers unit cost.
- Implement formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase order, encompassing all corporate and government requirements.
- Identify problem areas and initiate corrective action and establish problem resolution dates.
- Maintain compliance with all corporate and divisional procurement policies and procedures as contained within the corporate Standard Practice Letters and Procurement Manual Instructions.
- Provide regular and periodic reporting in areas of responsibility as directed by management
Job Specifications
Education : Bachelor Degree required; Business or Engineering preferred
Years Experience : Minimum 2 years experience as a Buyer / Expeditor or Material Planner
Skills :
Salary : $29 - $31
