What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer I position at Graham Corporation?
- Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
- Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- Will work with experienced purchasers to learn about commodities, prices, suppliers, and markets.
- Will learn about the material requirements system and the inventory system the company uses to keep production functions working smoothly.
- Increased buying-related responsibilities as position progresses.
- Check orders going out and verify that shipments come in.
- Reviews proposal from vendors and negotiates among acceptable bidders for contracts, keeping within budgetary limitations.
- Maintains an assortment of records.
- Evaluates and investigates problems encountered by Production, Quality Assurance, and other departments, relative to purchased materials, equipment and services.
- As necessary, expedites and otherwise follows up on purchases to assure adherence to delivery schedules, changes in amounts, material specification, etc.
- Reviews and checks vendors' invoices, receiving slips, credit memoranda, and other similar documentation.