Buyer

Frank Calandra Jennmar Services•Pittsburgh, PA

18d

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for performing purchasing activities in alignment with company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure cost-effective, ethical, efficient, and professional procurement processes. This role focuses on maximizing value through sourcing, negotiations, formal bidding, and other strategic purchasing initiatives while maintaining a strong customer service orientation. Core responsibilities include procuring goods and services, coordinating transactions with company, and ensuring purchasing needs are met efficiently and effectively. Additional duties may involve identifying new sourcing opportunities, reviewing and managing contracts, and supporting the development and implementation of value-driven procurement strategies. This position will have a vital role in driving organizational goals, quality assurance, on time deliveries, and process efficiencies, while achieving cost-saving and cost avoidance goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2 plus years' Purchasing and/or Customer Service experience in a manufacturing industry preferred
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and work independently.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Positive attitude with the ability to adapt to change, while working with all team members.
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and ERP systems, (Microsoft D365 a Plus)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management a plus

Responsibilities

Review requisitions for accuracy and source required items from approved suppliers
Negotiate purchasing terms with suppliers in compliance with objectives outlined by the department supervisor.
Participate in the supplier selection process. as described in companies' QA (ISO) guidelines
Implement the best practices for managing the purchasing process as monitored by VP of Purchasing