We are seeking a Buyer for our Valdosta, Georgia location. This Buyer will be responsible for all facets of purchasing including the identification of high performance, cost effective suppliers; request for quotations or proposals; analysis quotations and proposals to determine the most prudent purchase alternative; negotiate the most favorable prices and terms; placement and administration of Purchase Orders.
Duties:
- Analyze purchase requisitions to determine the appropriate source of supply based on cost and material availability
- Conduct the appropriate level of price/cost analysis to obtain the most favorable economical purchase
- Perform purchase Order administration in order to assure timely deliveries of products and services
- Perform purchase orders to assure that received products and services satisfy internal customer quality requirements and meets documented specifications
- Maintain database for assigned suppliers in order to assure data base integrity
- Support of World Class initiatives
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of two years progressively responsible purchasing (purchasing related) experience in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced computer skills (MS Office required, MRP experience (MFG Pro(QAD) helpful)
- Familiarity with ISO9001 requirements, basic technical skills (print and specification understanding)and a good understand of purchasing principles