Buyer

Peterson Tractor Company•San Leandro, CA

26d•$36 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Peterson Cat has an immediate need for a Buyer who can be based at either their Hillsboro, OR or San Leandro, CA location. This position is responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment, and services. The role involves performing cost analysis and volume planning for assigned commodities, expediting deliveries to meet schedules, and monitoring cost, schedule, and scope to ensure quality and value. The Buyer will design and implement cost savings proposals, develop new contracts, and evaluate suppliers.

Requirements

Associates Degree from a fully accredited college in a closely related field.
Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience with business transactions, preferably in a heavy industrial environment.
An equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Purchasing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue purchase orders and other transactions using the purchase order system and corporate purchasing card.
Follow and adhere to purchasing policies and procedures.
Utilize vendor contacts to place orders and expedite deliveries.
Use basic familiarity with laws, policies, codes, or regulations pertaining to purchasing.
Develop and process supply strategies through cross-functional teaming with Sales, Operations, and Support groups.
Prepare, issue, and analyze requests for information/proposal/quotation to assess supplier capabilities.
Generate cost/price/value analysis on supplier’s products and services.
Design and support best purchase practices and strategies for potential supplier contractual relationships.
Measure the effectiveness of procurement processes and recommend improvements.
Maintain the approved supplier list in accordance with company objectives.
Conduct supplier visits and evaluations to determine sustainability.
Interview current and potential suppliers.
Establish and sustain beneficial, ethical, and open supplier relationships.
Recommend and implement additions, changes, or deletions to the company-approved supplier list.
Keep supervisor apprised of any actions or changes that may impact assigned commodities and seek guidance on significant supplier and user issues.
Provide fundamental assistance to end users on purchasing processes and systems.
Prepare management reports and maintain official records and documentation to support company procurement activity.
Travel to supplier business locations and other Peterson locations; Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Process invoice discrepancies.
Train and lead Associate Buyers.
Review and edit basic credit applications for Corporate Procurement Manager signature.
Review and complete resale certificate forms for Procurement Manager signature.