Associate Buyer
CurrentEssential Functions: 1. Develops sources of supply and obtains information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, delivery dates, etc. and ensures all applicable data is current at supplier. 2. Handles the following under the guidance of a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Subcontract Administrator, or Purchasing Manager: Preparation of solicitations requesting quotes, receive and evaluate bids; and negotiation of optimum delivery schedules and the best combination of price, quantity discount, product quality, standard terms and conditions. 3. Communicates with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning and Facilities to ensure their requirements are met. 4. Prepares definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, makes award, and administers contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations. 5. Monitors supplier performance, and prepares reports and other records pertaining to the items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product or service performance, supplier performance and/or inventories, as applicable. 6. Resolves problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier by taking appropriate corrective action.