Buyer
Job Summary
- Responsible for obtaining the best quality, service, and value for products and services.
- Conducts effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management.
- Identifies manufacturing needs and selects suitable suppliers.
- Initiates purchase orders and arranges for delivery of products and services.
- Provides parts, equipment, services, and materials of limited scope and complexity.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Preferred certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM).
- Needs knowledge of key purchasing and negotiating methods, and general business operations.
- Must have general knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
- Requires a basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques and methods.
- Ability to use standard business application software and specialized purchasing/materials systems.
- Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
- Ability to research and analyze data, develop recommendations, or resolve problems.
- Must be able to work independently, determining priority and order of assignments.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports.
- Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community members.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Effective negotiation skills to obtain best price and terms.
- Must be able to participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain -
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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