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. • Explains policies and procedures to individuals needing to procure materials, services and supplies; helps insure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.• Inventory control stock in 3 showrooms and warehouse by establishing min/max levels; buy items at the right quantity, at the right price, at the right time from the right source clearly and accurately with wide spectrum of vendors; new product evaluation; perform ongoing inventory management
