The Associate Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being an Associate Buyer may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Associate Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Associate Buyer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Associate Buyer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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This individual will drive the implementation of the Procurement strategy for purchased products within their remit, supporting the global department and championing teamwork.
Identifying new suppliers, developing cost-reduction initiatives, increasing efficiencies, and mitigating risk from a supply perspective are integral to this role.
There must be focus on sourcing from a global supply base, developing new and existing supplier relationships and ensuring sustainable and ethical supply of key raw materials.
Regular and proactive communication with all stakeholders, suppliers and key contacts within the supply chain will be essential.
Providing real time market updates as well as market intelligence and proactive, innovative solutions to supply challenges and risks are an integral part of this position.
This role will focus on managing all key aspects of the supply chain from origin to contract negotiation, to material receipt, to stock, ensuring continuity of supply of key raw materials to the business.
There will be substantial collaboration with external relationships to foster along with a range of internal functions including, but not limited to, Procurement, QC, Planning, Logistics, Operations, and the Commercial Team (Marketing, Category Management and Sales).
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Last updated : 2024-04-23
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