Buyer
CurrentIssues vendor purchase orders through Benning’s MRP system for order demand, safety stock, and forecast. Prepares bid requests, review proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Communicates with vendors via phone, email, or in person for order status, pricing, problem resolution, and forecasting. Works with internal production and engineering teams to resolve supplier questions, find alternate solutions, schedule adjustmentsProvides internal project management support by providing item/component delivery schedules needed to complete project, analyze allocation based on project prioritization. Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.. Assists with creating non-conforming material logs, working with suppliers to resolve NC issues, maintaining MRB inventory levels to ensure timely resolution. Receives, acknowledges and enters customer orders in a timely manner in accordance with Benning processes and guidelines. Communicates with internal & external customers by phone, email or in person to provide order updates or other support.