What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Robert Half?
Major responsibilities
- Attend and engage in meetings with stakeholders and staff
- Report any issues with delivered products in timely manner
- Write reports on purchases made and performing cost analyses
- Research and analyze potential services, vendors, and products, with the goal of getting the best price and quality
- Network with vendors and view new products at events, shows, and exhibitions
- Liaise with delivery and warehouse teams to ensure goods are received on time
- Maintain inventory and refill stock as necessary
- Update all records of purchased products
- Meet with vendors and clients to negotiate contracts
Requirements
-SAP experience is a plus
- 5 years of manufacturing planning, inventory management and purchasing experience or equivalent
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Skilled in communication and negotiation
- Strong communication and social skills
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
- Bachelor's degree preferred