Buyer

Agru America•Georgetown, SC

About The Position

A Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, or equipment for a business. The role includes negotiating deals with suppliers, researching item selections, and taking inventory of current products. The Buyer develops and executes procurement processes, supplier agreements, purchasing policies, and performance measures to support cost-effective purchasing, continuous improvement, and supply-chain risk mitigation. The role works cross-functionally and with vendors to establish product and logistics specifications, build supplier relationships, and report purchasing performance to senior management. Other duties may be assigned at the Company’s discretion.

Requirements

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.
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.
Ability to 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred.

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 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 findings to senior management.
Develop channels of supply and KPIs to drive optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), continuous improvements, project savings opportunities, and mitigation of supply-chain risks.
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.