Raw Materials Buyer

The Buyer’s responsibilities may include: seeking reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices, negotiating prices and contracts reviewing technical specifications for raw materials, components, and equipment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• update of delivery dates in purchase orders (SAP management)
• management of reminders to suppliers

• Prepare purchase orders or other agreements as necessary and check them for accuracy and completeness before issuing.
• Review acknowledgements for agreement with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies with the supplier
• Follow-up or expedite orders as necessary to meet schedules.
• Follow up on tracking goods and materials.
• Review and resolve invoice exceptions as expressed by Accounts Payable.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in: Microsoft Office and SAP
• Strong organizational and excellent communication skills

• Minimum 2 years related Supply Chain experience.
• Must have a positive, customer-focused outlook and have a strong learning orientation.

Education and Experience:

• College or Technical Degree (or equivalent gained from 2+ years of Supply Chain Procurement experience)
• High school diploma.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Computer usage. 90%