Buyer

Agru America Inc•Georgetown, SC

About The Position

A Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, or equipment for a business. The role includes negotiating with suppliers, researching item selections, and taking inventory of current products. The Buyer establishes cost-effective procurement procedures and policies, develops supply channels and performance measures, and works with suppliers and internal teams to optimize total cost of ownership, identify savings, improve processes, and mitigate supply-chain risks.

Requirements

Ability to troubleshoot and multitask.
Electrical mathematics and unit conversion skills.
High attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Team player who is reliable and trustworthy.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Verbal and written communication skills in English.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Microsoft Office Suite experience, with strong Excel skills required.
Time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
High school diploma or GED required.
At least 5 years of experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
Previous purchasing or procurement experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; related experience can replace this qualification.

Responsibilities

Develop yearly RFQ packages to negotiate and optimize the cost of raw materials, supplies, and other products.
Track negotiation progress using custom-made reports for top-purchased items.
Develop and execute suitable vendor agreements for all suppliers and ensure compliance using vendor scorecards, factory visits, audits, random testing, and customer complaints and feedback.
Establish procedures to procure a variety of materials cost-effectively.
Establish purchasing performance metrics and drive progress toward assigned targets and goals.
Analyze key data, prepare monthly performance reports, and present them to senior management.
Develop supply channels and KPIs to drive optimal total cost of ownership, continuous improvement, project savings opportunities, and supply-chain risk mitigation.
Establish purchasing policies and procedures and direct purchasing programs accordingly.
Work cross-functionally and with vendors to develop clear product specifications, including packaging, warehousing, labeling, and shipping requirements, for goods and services.
Build relationships with suppliers.
Perform other duties assigned by the Company as needed.