What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions?
Job Summary:
Responsible for processing purchasing requisitions and turning those requisitions into purchase orders. The Buyer will be responsible for creating purchase order tracking systems, alerting management when orders have been filled and invoices from vendors have been issued. The Buyer will also answer vendor questions and provide them with additional order documentation as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Work within an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.
- Work with inventory management to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.
- Purchase commodities and services to meet specialized or complex needs.
- Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations.
- Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion.
- Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders.
- Follow proper channels to obtain purchase authorization according to company policy.
- Investigate and cultivate new sources for supplies and products.
- Research and prepare bid specifications.
- Issue bid requests to several potential vendors and suppliers.
- Review quotes and secure the most competitive bids.
- Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
- Explain and clarify purchasing procedures to internal departments as well as vendors.
- Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts.
- Place orders to procure requisitioned items or services.
- Process purchasing transactions according to local, state, and federal policies and procedures.
- Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner.
Job Related Functions:
- Knowledge of purchasing systems (2-5 years).
- General knowledge of weight restrictions and limits for carriers.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment
- Strong negotiating skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office and industry standard purchase order software platforms.
- Follow kaizen, safety and 5S procedures.
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
