Buyer
Per Sé Group
Oklahoma
Job Description
Per Sé Group has an immediate need for a Buyer. This role is a 2 month short term contract, but will compensate accordingly. The Buyer will be responsible for Purchases materials, equipment, supplies and/or services in accordance with the company's policies and procedures. Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, investigating and developing sources of supplies, prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests, reviews quotes. Interprets purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, acting as a liaison between user departments and vendors. Obtains materials from vendors at lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Follows up on orders to expedite delivery and shipment. Schedule’s deliveries and obtains certifications of delivery. Checks and approves payment for orders placed.
Daily Responsibilities
- Processes difficult and unique purchasing transactions in accordance with the company's policies and procedures in a
manner to obtain the best value while meeting operational requirements. - Negotiate for favorable terms and conditions, warranties, volume discounts, payment terms, and delivery points with
approved suppliers on commodities. - Examine and analyze departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts department or initiator to clarify or complete information needed; determine method to process requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing open contracts, and/or competitive bidding.
- Write and distribute complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receive and analyze bid, quotes, proposals and recommend vendor to use.
- Coordinate with supervision and other internal customers to reconcile questions concerning bids received.
- Develop new sources of technical supplies in order to secure favorable terms for the company.
- Maintain open dialogue with vendors' representatives to obtain information on new and existing products.
- Identify and select vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery
Desired Skills and Expertise
- Knowledge of materials, products and the commodity market in area of specialization.
- Ability to prepare and analyze complex technical specifications and bids.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Intermediate level skill in computer applications such as MS Office.
- Knowledge of SAP a must.
- Time management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management; Or
- Bachelor's Degree and 2 years supply chain experience; Or
- Associate degree and 5 years buying experience; Or
- High School Diploma/GED and 8 years buying experience