Purchasing

The Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of purchasing and planning master data for assigned materials and products. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Negotiate complex projects involving multiple service elements on price, quality, statement of work, and all contractual elements.
2. Provide strong service, support, and leadership to Business Services, internal clients, and suppliers.
3. Perform year-end review of maintenance contracts, standard contract items, and licensing agreements for renewal or renegotiation.
4. Ensure purchases comply with internal and external requirements and regulations for good purchasing practices.
5. Generate orders in accordance with ERP/MRP and/or customer requirements. Process requisitions through to purchase orders as required for indirect materials or service requirements.
6. Manage daily systems, processes, and procedures governing the end-to-end process of the procurement of materials from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality, and delivery requirements.
7. Ensure compliance with the 3 quote or 3 quote exemption form process to support indirect or regionally based purchases.
8. Establish and maintain effective relationships with company suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct, maintaining the highest standard of professionalism.
9. Negotiate regional contracts, agreements, and letters of intent to obtain favorable price, terms, and conditions for products and services.
10. Evaluate supplier performance (price, OTD, lead time).

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required.
2. 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing or Production Scheduling/Planning.
3. Excellent organizational and planning skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff.
6. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
7. Bilingual in English and Spanish.