Buyer
- Job Title
- Buyer
- Job ID
- 27698731
- Location
- Harleysville, PA
- Other Location
- Description
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Buyer, Job, Fulltime
Accupac is hiring for a full-time Buyer to join our 1st shift team at our Harleysville, PA. location.
Basic Job Functions: The Professional Buyer is responsible for select or assigned operations focused on the procurement of materials and supplies needed for the manufacturing and packaging operations of the organization. Will function with limited or no supervision.
Essential Functions of the Job:- Typical duties include placing orders with vendors, following up on, and expediting orders to assure satisfactory delivery,
- Prepares all aspects procurement solicitations for formally advertised or negotiated procedures including term, conditions, scope of work, and customer compliance.
- Reviews and approves requisitions, supply sources, supplies, quotations, terms, etc.
- Researches supply sources. Determines sole source validity if needed.
- Personally handles contract negotiations covering items of major importance or magnitude. Negotiates price, delivery, quantity, payment, change orders, etc.
- Provides liaison between vendor sales managers and department heads for procurement procedures, order status, and problem resolution. Advises of cost effective alternatives.
- Resolves bid disputes and conformance issues.
- Interprets MRP reports and executes order placement with suppliers as required.
- Verifies invoices against original orders.
- Maintains purchase order and invoice files.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Works closely with operations teams (customer service and production).
- Prepares routine customer price updates in addition to requests for quotation for prospective business.
- Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
- Ability to document work in progress.
- Knowledge of cost analysis techniques.
- Ability to evaluate procurement bids in accordance with established criteria.
- Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
- Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
- Negotiating skills.
- Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to prepare formal procurement solicitations in compliance with Company business policies and any state procurement code.
- Records maintenance skills. Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
Physical Requirements:- Walking/Standing on concrete floors for up to one (1) hour per day and walking long distances.
· Climbing step stools and maintaining balance.
· Lift/Carry items up to 25 pounds.
· Pushing/Pulling items up to 50 pounds.
· Hear/Execute clear speech, in person and over the telephone.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Travel: Occasional
Education and/or Experience: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in an MRP Environment.
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- Required Skills
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Minimum Requirements of the Job:
Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to document work in progress.
Knowledge of cost analysis techniques.
Ability to evaluate procurement bids in accordance with established criteria.
Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
Negotiating skills.
Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Ability to prepare formal procurement solicitations in compliance with Company business policies and any state procurement code.
Records maintenance skills. Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
Physical Requirements:
Walking/Standing on concrete floors for up to one (1) hour per day and walking long distances.
· Sitting for 80-90% of the work day.
· Climbing step stools and maintaining balance.
· Lift/Carry items up to 25 pounds.
· Pushing/Pulling items up to 50 pounds.
· Hear/Execute clear speech, in person and over the telephone.