Buyer
Current- Reviews purchase requisitions for completeness with appropriate authorizations, evaluates the method of procurement to be used; determines specification requirements and vendor pool.
- Secures and compares information regarding source of supply, price, quality, availability, terms and conditions and related information for varied materials, supplies and services.
- Issues purchase orders to procure designated type of commodities.
- Monitors orders and expedites delivery; compares invoices to purchase orders and reconciles discrepancies; arbitrates disputes between end users and vendors.
- Maintains contact with vendors; updates list of vendors; obtains samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities and confers with sales associates.
- Perform the full range of assigned tasks, under less supervision, while exercising discretion and independent judgment within established guidelines.