What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Amtec Staffing?
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:
• SAP experience desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools
Salary : $29 - $31
