Buyer I

Job Summary
The Buyer I is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment for the company. This position requires ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of materials, while adhering to company policies and procurement standards.
 

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

·       Purchase materials, supplies, and services in accordance with company policies.

·       Maintain supplier relationships, ensuring best pricing and quality.

·       Review and analyze purchase requisitions, contracts, and agreements.

·       Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely delivery of materials with sense of urgency.

·       Track the status of orders, follow up on deliveries, and resolve any issues.

·       Prepare and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies.

·       Maintain procurement records, including supplier/lead time and product information.

·       RMA/RTV Disposition of product timely insuring product is received by supplier and credit is issued.

·       Deviation request submittal due to delivery/BOM error/Inventory adjustments.

·       Workflow processing and completion – 30 days from receipt.

·       Plant Shortage reports updates weekly-resolution added.

·       KPI – Goals and objectives are assigned and are accomplished annually.
 

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills
Required:

·       High school diploma or equivalent.

·       2 years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles.

·       Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,).

·       Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Preferred:

·       Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.

·       Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPP).
 

Associated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
·       Understanding of procurement processes and best practices.

·       Ability to maintain supplier relationships and manage vendor performance.

·       Knowledge of inventory management practices.

·       Strong organizational and time management skills.

·       Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
 

Core Job Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following job competencies:

·       Cooperation/Teamwork – Works harmoniously and contributes to building a positive team spirit while working with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures.

·       Oral/Written Communication – Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and expresses oneself clearly in business writing. Listens and gets clarification while following work instructions. Responds well to questions. Uses grammatically correct, concrete, specific language.

·       Attention to Detail – Ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently including but not limited to following verbal and written instructions.

·       Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time and instills same in team members supervised.

·       Fostering Innovation – Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies

·       Managing Work - Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals by planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.

·       Results Orientation – Ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own or team’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
 

License/Certification
Preferred: Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPP).
 

Working Environment & Conditions/Physical Requirements
·       Hybrid Schedule-based with occasional visits to supplier sites.

·       Light physical effort: may lift items up to 20 pounds.

·       May be required to work weekends or evenings to meet project deadlines.

·       Some travel to supplier locations may be required.
 

Equipment or Machines Routinely Used in This Position
·       Standard office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, and mouse.

·       Procurement software for tracking orders and supplier information.