Purchasing Agent/Buyer

Job Description

We are seeking a purchasing agent/buyer for our company. This individual will be responsible for purchasing products that the organization consumes or uses. Other responsibilities include research and identifying potential vendors, negotiating contract terms with vendors, and monitoring and reporting on vendors’ performance.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:

Assist Project Management and Operations Management with vendor/supplier evaluations

Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices

Help work out vendor policies (e.g., when products are delivered, terms, service aspects).

Meet with Production, Quality, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services

Evaluate and monitor vendor contracts (ensure that vendors and supplies comply with terms and conditions and determine if changes are needed)

Maintain and review records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories

Work closely with accounting department to ensure accuracy

Works in conjunction with Operations, Project Management, Steel Fabrication, and other departments to ensure they have sufficient quantities of materials

Perform other job-related duties, as needed

Job Qualifications:

An associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, accounting, or business administration is preferred.

5+ years of experience as a buyer or equal experience

Excellent communication skills

Must have strong math skills

Can work independently and as part of a team, and is motivated from within

Strong research and analytical skills

Full-time