Assoc Buyer

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Purchase materials from supplies at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need


• Study market trends, interview vendors and recommends sources of supply


• Solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation


• Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed


• Negotiate for any adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations or a purchase order cancellation


• Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation.  Check and improve payment of invoices


• Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes.  Support preparation of proposal cost data

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field


• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently


• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment


• Effective verbal and written communications skills


• Basic Microsoft Office application skills with emphasis in MS Excel


• Ability to obtain a security clearance