What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer - 8a-5p position at Bandit Industries, Inc.?
Job Summary:
The Buyer is responsible for purchasing raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing for a specific commodity. They will create sourcing strategies that will control prices and delivery. They will review quotes and issue purchasing orders utilizing purchasing agents to continue to develop sourcing and purchasing strategies and align with the overall objectives. They will adhere to all Bandit safety, quality, inventory and production guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research and compare suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history.
- Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods and services, recommend alternatives if necessary.
- Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
- Negotiate contracts on behalf of their organization.
- Meet with vendors to discuss goods and services and determine necessary actions.
- Manages purchases by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitoring and expediting orders.
- Verify receipts of items by comparing items receive to items ordered.
- Resolve shipment errors with suppliers.
- Authorize payment for purchases, and maintain receipts, records, and inventories.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Experience in analysis, implementation, and evaluation of accounting systems and their specifications.
- Proficient verbal and written skills
- Strong computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
- Strong customer service and attention to detail skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field is preferred but not required.
- Four (4) or more years of experience in supply chain management or related position
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently sit for extended periods of time
- Occasionally stand, walk, push, pull, stoop, pinch, grasp, and/or bend
- Requires employee to occasionally visit production environment where weather conditions may vary.
- Occasionally required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent injury.
- Occasionally lift 30 pounds
