Buyer
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
◆ Identified sources and purchased material, services, and equipment evaluated the capabilities and performance of suppliers and selected qualified suppliers based upon their ability to provide competitive pricing, acceptable terms, appropriate material quality, and timely supply of goods.◆ Issued requests for quotes, evaluated supplier quotes, planned and conducted negotiations, prepared price analysis, prepared MPRs (Memorandum of Price Reasonableness), protected the company's interests, and promoted best value awards.◆ Issued Purchase Orders to suppliers while adhering to the AVL (Approved Vendor List), terms and conditions in compliance with company policy and conformance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements.◆ Identified new reliable sources to add to the AVL.◆ Monitored supplier performance, issued change orders, and managed supplier relations.◆ Communicated with departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Program Management, and other departments to ensure their requirements were met.◆ Prepared, compiled, and maintained auditable records.◆ Managed purchase orders to ensure timely completion, compliance with requirements, and appropriateness of invoices and payment.◆ Kept planning management advised of significant purchasing issues and potential problem areas.◆ Resolved problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, and payment to the supplier; determined the source of the problem, and took appropriate corrective action.◆ Assisted in the supplier setup and evaluation process; Resolved invoice discrepancies from the purchase orders.◆ Participated in and supported internal and external audits.◆ Proficient in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)