Buyer - Grand Rapids, MI
Amphenol Borisch Technologies•Grand Rapids, MI
About The Position
The Buyer works hand in hand with the Commodity Manager to procure critical materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization. The role coordinates procurement from the intent to purchase through delivery, evaluates commodity requirements and supplier quotes, negotiates costs, issues compliant purchase orders, and maintains purchasing documentation. Purchase approval is required for purchases over $5,000.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or at least two years of successful administration experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in purchasing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate procurement of required products from intent to purchase through delivery.
- Determine commodity requirements, including specifications, quality, and schedule requirements.
- Request and evaluate quotes for commodities.
- Negotiate the lowest possible cost for commodities that meet quality, quantity, and schedule requirements.
- Implement purchase orders that comply with company and government regulations.
- Manage and maintain required purchase documentation, including orders, amendments, and shipping notices.
- Apply the Total Cost of Acquisition principle to short- and long-term buying decisions.
- Support the Commodity Specialist in the bid-for-bid process.
- Obtain purchase approval for purchases over $5,000.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
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Job Type
Full-time
