What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Etnyre International?
Job Details
Description
Under moderate supervision, negotiates and procures an assigned group of production materials. Responsible for the purchase of certain services and supplies. Obtains the terms that are most favorable to the company while maintaining viability of the production schedule. Monitors vendor performance in quality, service and delivery and initiates changes where necessary.
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Utilizes MRP and all available pertinent information to perform purchasing functions.
2. Procures daily production requirements and monitors for shortages and difficulties.
3. Researches and qualifies new vendors as required.
4. Recommends new, improved and more economical purchased items. Coordinates with engineering.
5. Communicates with vendors in meeting production requirements through expediting, rescheduling, changing or canceling of purchased items.
6. Resolves other purchasing related problems as they occur.
7. Coordinates the administration of warranty claims.
8. Monitors and measures vendor performance. Creates vendor performance reports and issues to management and vendors. Initiates corrective action where required.
9. Works with vendors in obtaining optimal product, terms and pricing.
10. Communicates effectively with all departments coordinating acceptable quality and delivery of purchased material.
11. Prepares reports as required.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or a related field is required. Three to five years of purchasing experience is also required. Individual should have a broad understanding of purchasing procedures and techniques. Professional purchasing certification is desirable.
