BUYER

TPIS • Guaynabo, PR

3d • $40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Buyers perform market research, product tests and evaluations and analyze competitors to determine what products are featured in stores, catalogs and online marketplaces.

Requirements

• Minimum of associate degree or BA in material management or Supply Chain and at least 2 years of related experience.
• Proficient in computer systems to enter data and process information, asset and maintenance management software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Fully bilingual, Spanish and English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to select the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to deal with units of measure and its conversions.
• Must be highly detail oriented, organized and have excellent time management, judgment and decision making, deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to understand organization priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Must have negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain self-control and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, contractors and clients to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
• Candidate must be able to work under intermittent supervision.

Responsibilities

• Purchase parts, services and equipment.
• Analyze and study all approved department/internal customer requisitions and prioritize.
• Contact Department personnel for support and clarification on those requisitions that require diagrams, scope of work, or technical specifications before requesting any quotation.
• Request for Quotation and negotiate from local and international vendors in order to compare price, availability and lead time.
• Contact vendors and make an appointment between vendors and requesting parties for site inspections in order for vendors to provide quotes/proposals.
• Qualify vendors, suggest alternate vendors and negotiate with actuals to achieve cost reductions.
• Negotiate with different freight carriers for inbound and outbound parts shipments and external rebuilds worldwide.
• Resolve any price, quantity or invoice discrepancy with Vendors, Warehouse and Accounts Payable.
• Track purchase orders to ensure on time deliveries. Coordinate deliveries and pickups of rental equipment as needed. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree