POSITION SUMMARY

• Under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Manager and the general supervision of the Director of Materials Management, the Buyer coordinates the cost-effective acquisition of products and/or services in accordance with policies and procedures.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees are expected to work consistently to demonstrate the mission, vision, beliefs, core values and standards of behavior of the organization.

• Researches and evaluates products and/or services according to quality price and serviceability standards. Contacts vendors and personnel to insure actions are satisfactory.
• Prepares and prices department requisitions for assigned departments and analyzes acquisitions.
• Processes inventory and non-inventory orders.
• Initiates repair calls for equipment not under service contract and coordinates rental.
• Maintains automated Materials Management System inventory and item files, also enters pricing and updates information into computer files.
• Expedites purchase orders and coordinates delivery of goods between vendor and end user.
• Is the primary contact for special products and equipment pick-up with local vendors and Elliot companies.
• Interviews sales representatives, secures bids and quotes, selects supplies and equipment and places orders.
• Verifies invoices with the Finance Department upon request. Approves price changes after conducting appropriate research.
• Greets and meets sales representatives and others conducting business within the Purchasing Department.
• Opens mail and distributes to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates in-services for equipment purchased.
• Prepares and awards bids for capital equipment purchases as designated.
• Carries out special purchasing projects as assigned.
• Monitors and controls the ordering of all office supplies used within the organization. Approves and processes all orders for supplies.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  • Minimally Required:
    • High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience:
  • Preferred:
    • Previous Buyer experience preferred
• Knowledge:
  • Minimally Required:
    • Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices
• Skills:
  • Minimally Required:
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Strong negotiating skills.
    • Strong mathematical skills.
    • An advanced ability to use spreadsheet modeling software such as Excel.
    • Strong attention to detail.
  • Preferred:
    • Microsoft Office and automated materials management system preferred