Buyer SSBO

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Clackamas, OR

About The Position

Acts as agent of the company in the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and services for plants within the company. This activity must be conducted within Procurement and Company policies and procedures to meet or exceed plant quality production goals in a timely manner at the least overall use cost. This position reports to a Purchasing Manager or Supply Chain Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in business administration, economics and/or engineering with 2-3 years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.
Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and practices.
Understanding of purchasing law, Uniform Commercial Code, and terms and conditions.
Willingness to work toward professional development as need arises.
Ability to maintain composure in high stress situations with suppliers, peers and customers.
Ability to work extended hours as need arises.

Responsibilities

Initiates and coordinates purchase contract negotiations with officers and representatives of supplier and company end users.
Develops and implements strategies to optimize supply chain performance, recognizing total cost implications.
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to evaluate price/cost conditions.
Partners with end user to determine recommendations and negotiates for cost improvements.
Engages end users in complex negotiations.
Occasionally performs analysis of supplier operations to determine capability to meet plant objectives.
Works to optimize supply base size.
Initiates request for quotations; recommends and takes appropriate action.
Maintains records and documentation to assure compliance with corporate policy and procedure.
Completes special projects as assigned.
Resolves discrepancies that arise such as discrepant pricing, warranty claims, failure to comply with specifications, over shipments, etc.
Other duties as assigned.