Buyer

Company: HotFoot Recruiters
Location: Prescott
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

HotFoot Recruiters has partnered with an Aerospace Supplier in need of a Contract Buyer in the Prescott, AZ area.


JOB SUMMARY
Procurement specialists manage contracts with the company's vendors to ensure the best prices. The Procurement specialist orders materials used in producing goods. Procurement specialist analyzes costs, negotiates contract details, and offers strategies and solutions to help the company better manage costs on supplies and vendor services. Additional duties include managing inventory, tracking orders, resolving issues concerning price disputes, and making bids for a vendor's services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Manages purchase orders from placement, status follow up all the way through delivery and incoming inspection until receipt
  
• Compares prices amongst various vendors to make sound purchasing decisions.
  
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials, deciding when to make purchases as needed, choosing how much material to keep on hand, track which supplies are consumed fastest, and place and track orders with vendors and suppliers.
  
• Works within a given budget to purchase goods and services for an organization.
  
• Ensures that products are delivered in a timely manner, and that the quality of the goods received is satisfactory.
  
• Negotiates with suppliers on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time.
  
• Works directly with the Business Unit Material Planning Managers to resolve material shortages.
  
• Checks invoices for accuracy and authorizes the accounts payable department to issue payment.
  
• Evaluates the performance of certain vendors to decide whether to continue buying from them.
  
  
  JOB REQUIREMENTS
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree required
    
  • 3-5 years of experience in a supply chain/purchasing preferred
    
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using an MRP System
    
  • Demonstrated proficiency in contract negotiations
    

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