BUYER JOB DESCRIPTION
The individual in this role is well organized, detail-oriented and enjoys the challenges of working with a variety of situations, is proactive, resourceful, and efficient. This position requires independent thought, strong follow up and the ability to manage small projects and tasks on their own.
Key Responsibilities
- Results-oriented individual with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and timelines.
- Coordinate all aspects of project administration for an assigned Project Manager/Asset Manager.
- Ensure projects are ordered, tracked, documented and completed in a timely manner.
- Responsible for SOP compliance on all project documentation.
- Responsible for sourcing alternative products and vetting of new vendors.
- Responsible for mentoring and training of new hires.
- Ability to manage smaller projects from beginning to end with Purchasing Manager review.
- Displays independent thought on following up on critical issues and timelines.
- Develop the skills to interpret architectural drawings and calculate critical measurements.
- Responsible for the effective and accurate performance of assigned administrative and purchasing functions.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, receive quotes, review requisitions for goods and services.
- Track products with shipping agents for payment and delivery, managing the entire process from front end to back end.
- Responsible for accurate and timely transactions in the purchasing system.
- Work with the accounting team to ensure timely payment to suppliers.
- Develop and maintain reports/metrics on purchase order progress.
- Take on additional projects as assigned by Management.
