What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at TALLY PERSONNEL LLC?

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Job Location

4609 - Apollo - Houston, TX

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Description

Role

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services for the company. The buyer ensures that all purchases meet the company's quality standards and budgetary requirements.

Essential Functions

Identify potential suppliers and evaluate their offerings in terms of quality, cost and delivery timelines.
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships.
Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure the best possible deals.
Place purchase orders and follow up to ensure timely delivery.
Manage and resolve any issues related to orders.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with departments to maintain stock levels.
Implement inventory control measures to reduce excess and obsolete stock.
Work within budgetary constraints and contribute to cost saving initiatives.
Analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Assess and monitor supplier performance, including delivery times, quality and reliability.
Conduct regular reviews of supplier performance.
Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier communications.
Work closely with other departments to ensure alignment of procurement activates with company goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements

A four-year degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field.

3 years of experience as a buyer or related field.

Self-motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough. A versatile, self-starter with a positive attitude, who is cautiously assertive.

Ability to modulate with a dynamic workload : From heavy multi-tasking during peak workloads - to very focused, detail-oriented work during critical projects.

Willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed.

Strong mechanical aptitude

Competent with computer software such as Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project).

Skills, Abilities & Work Style

Must be detail-oriented and possess outstanding organizational skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to use a telephone, computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books, files and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. When working on site, the employee is required to stand, stoop, kneel and climb stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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