Raw Materials Buyer

The Buyer’s responsibilities may include: seeking reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices, negotiating prices and contracts reviewing technical specifications for raw materials, components, and equipment
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- update of delivery dates in purchase orders (SAP management)
- management of reminders to suppliers
- Prepare purchase orders or other agreements as necessary and check them for accuracy and completeness before issuing.
- Review acknowledgements for agreement with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies with the supplier
- Follow-up or expedite orders as necessary to meet schedules.
- Follow up on tracking goods and materials.
- Review and resolve invoice exceptions as expressed by Accounts Payable.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency in: Microsoft Office and SAP
- Strong organizational and excellent communication skills
- Minimum 2 years related Supply Chain experience.
- Must have a positive, customer-focused outlook and have a strong learning orientation.
Education and Experience:
- College or Technical Degree (or equivalent gained from 2+ years of Supply Chain Procurement experience)
- High school diploma.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting
- Computer usage. 90%
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