Senior Buyer

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best, most appropriate, price, quality and service arrangements.
• Negotiates blanket purchase orders and monitors performance.
• Develops and recommends new supply sources when required.
• Examines bids and recommends awards.
• Establishes account/credit and terms.
• Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper material arrival.
• Works with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and material.
• Works with Production and Vendors to determine recovery plans when required.
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with applicable laws.
• Develops and complies with quality procedures and guidelines.
• Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics/conflict of interest and information disclosure.
• Completes special projects and compiles special reports as required.
• Additional duties as required.
• Supports Supply Chain Manager as needed.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years related experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word required.
• Great Plains software or related experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.