Procurement Buyer

• Mastering Supplier Negotiations, Securing Favorable Contracts for the Organization. Examines and recommends substitutes or changes where cost savings or supportive deliveries will result.
• Negotiates and determines adjustments with vendors involving the replacement of non-conforming materials to purchase specifications.
• Conduct market research, inspect suppliers, and obtain competitive quotes. Solicits and evaluates quotations and negotiates directly with vendor representatives for the best price, delivery, and terms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute procurement strategies, ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Delivers discretion within established protocols and methodologies to decide on the suitable course of action.
• Innovates Professional Expertise, company policies, and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Implements learned skills/techniques, contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems.
• Discover opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement processes. Determines a course of action based on guidelines and modifies processes and methods as required.
• Address escalations regarding the purchase order to the payment process.
• Operates on moderate problems that are frequently diverse and routine, and in which the study of circumstances or data necessitates the consideration of several aspects.
• Establishes effective working relationships both internally and externally to address shared issues by cooperating on processes or transactions.
• Evaluates purchase requisitions for materials and services and liaises with requesting department(s) regarding requirements, specifications, quantity, quality, and delivery dates.
• Leads with vendors and suppliers to maintain the purchasing schedule and expedite orders as necessary.
• Assures adherence to corporate policies and processes by granting purchase orders to authorized signing authorities.
• Concentrates on delivering conventional expert guidance and generating preliminary reports for evaluation by seasoned team members.
• Investigates and analyzes the suitability of new vendors and suppliers as possible sources.
• Upholds all purchasing documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Establishes new business development by providing quotations/estimates to the cost estimating department as requested.
• Foundations department goals for minimum vendor delinquencies and timely purchase requisition placement, timely processing of hold tags, rejections, and cost estimating proposals.
• Performs spreadsheet analysis and reporting. Keeps informed of current and developing market trends.
• Participates in total quality management. Aids in maintainingthe procurement computer database. Trains and assists procurement personnel as required.

• A bachelor's degree / post-graduation in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience in a purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related administrative role.
• A fundamental comprehension of procurement principles and practices: Acquaintance with sourcing processes, the issuance of purchase orders, and the management of supplier relationships. Basic understanding of negotiation tactics and the ability to assist in negotiations.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal): Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications: Including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with procurement software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Ethical conduct and integrity: Understanding the importance of ethical behavior in procurement activities.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interface with employees at all levels
• Be ambitious
• Be enthusiastic
• Be self-motivated
• Have a strong attention to detail
• Have the ability to prioritize their workload

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