Buyer
CurrentRequisitions and purchases pre-approved materials, products, and services.Performs research on requested materials, products, and services.Makes vendor recommendations based on products, materials, and/or services options, pricing, and delivery terms.Reconciles discrepancies between purchasing, delivery, and invoicing. Resolves accounts payable issues with internal and external customers.Prepares weekly and monthly purchasing activity reports.Negotiates and arranges for delivery of requested materials, products, and/or services.Develops and publishes requests for proposals.Offers research summaries, updates, and recommendations to managers and/or other departments/decision makers to ensure that more informed purchasing/costing decisions are made.Analyzes and processes ERP material requirements plan (MRP) information.Facilitates internal team meetings with suppliers to discuss areas such as pricing, quality, performance, and/or new product/project bids opportunities.Negotiates and arranges for the return of non-conforming materials (RMA) to the supplier.Maintains supplier files and confidentiality agreements.Performs other related duties as required or assigned.