DescriptionSUMMARY: Each Buyer is exclusively aligned with a particular group of product codes and as such has full responsibility for the relations and the majority of interactions with a specific set of suppliers. Buyer will negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services used by the SupplyOne RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and safely. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally over the phone, and in person, at our own site and at supplier or 3rd party sites.
- Negotiating skills
- Ability to utilize vendor provided and industry-based formulas for calculating costs.
- Proficient with MS Office: Word and Excel
- Organizational skills
- Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts
- Solid decision making skills
- Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The physical demands and environmental conditions required for this position are typical to those found in normal office situations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, team members will be working in potentially high pressure situations which may require quick decisions to be made, utilizing analytical and reasoning skills.
- Safety Glasses and closed toe/closed heel shoes in the production and warehouse areas are required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: The Buyer is required, as a minimum, to have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English. Candidate will have the ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Candidate will have the ability to read and write technical correspondence and contracts. Candidate will have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the description at any time. Disclaimer Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills and efforts. They are not intended to form contractual relationships between the employee and the organization but are intended to be a reflection of the primary elements of a specific job, including but not limited to the essential functions.