Buyer I’s Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Assist in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization
Assigned to projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role where work is closely managed
Reports to a supervisor or manager
Qualify vendors, evaluate bids, analyze prices, and negotiate terms for purchased goods and services
Execute the Fairlead Purchase Order Checklist Procedure
Set-up vendor files and related purchase orders for direct and indirect projects in the Cost Point business system
Ensure purchase orders are properly close-out when completed
Prepare and distribute Requests for Quotes and Proposals (RFQ/RFPs) for assigned requisitions; Provide assistance on proposals and change orders for more complex tasks
Validate requisitions against purchase orders, ensure purchase orders clearly specify all pertinent technical requirements and invoke all required contract clauses, terms, and conditions
Track approved purchases, update order expediting information, monitor and resolve delivery, receipt and reported quality issues, and review vendor invoices for compliance with PO and accepted deliveries
Maintain vendor registration and certification files and Cost Point based AVL database information
Assist with the maintenance of project reporting tools; updating reports with current PO status information for use by project managers
Serve as the company’s primary point of contact with vendors on assigned purchase orders
Actively support production with current purchase commitment status and vendor delivery information
Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested