Buyer
Current- Develops and maintains required purchasing records and reports.
- Develops new sources of supply and recommends alternate sources when advisable.
- Negotiates price,services, and delivery schedules for materials, equipment, parts, services, and supplies.
- Purchases a broad, highly mixed and/or technical category of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies, which may involve contract negotiations, material deviation, and other complex considerations.
- Coordinates with manufacturing staff and plant production control staff with regard to projected production schedules and purchase order status. Maintains current, accurate, open-order status of all purchases.
- Coordinates necessary product specification revisions and diversions as needed to meet plant production schedules.