Level 1 Buyer

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Essential

• Submits and processes quotes for MMI, catalog items and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) items 
• Analyzes data and plans for short- and long-term purchases of materials through Demand Planning
• Analyzes and initiates transfers across multiple warehouses using Demand Planning
• Performs purchase order follow-up, expedites when necessary and keeps the sales teams informed
• Maintains vendor costs and selling prices in the computer
• Negotiates costs and maintains working relationships with current vendors Initiates and completes the work order process for purchasing through outside service vendors
• Reviews purchase order acknowledgements for accuracy and makes necessary changes to vendor information
• Processes Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) from the Quality Action Report (QAR) and negotiates resolution with the vendor
• Maintains the QAR log for their respective products Compiles and generates quarterly vendor reviews
  

Marginal

• Completes written requests for material samples
• Maintains purchase order, quote, and correspondence files
• Updates to the Available-To-Sell (ATS) information in A+ as neededBack up for creation and entering new part numbers and bills of material when needed Other duties as assigned
  
  

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of bill of material, inventory accounting, inventory management and purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures Proficient at Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Vendor negotiation and problem resolution experience
• Quote processing experience with materials
• Good math skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to assimilate information and make decisions based on research  Ability to effectively interact with all levels of company team
• Ability to effectively interact with external vendors
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationship with team members
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to prepare reports and other documents in a neat and legible manner
• Customer and team oriented
• Demonstrates effective negotiations skills
• Demonstrates effective written, oral and telephone communications skills Detail oriented
• Handles difficult situations with diplomacy

EDUCATION:

• Four year degree in Business Administration or Information Systems with an emphasis in purchasing and materials management and two years of related work experience or suitable combination of both; or two year degree in business and Certified Purchasing Manager