Buyer

Overview

• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Request and analyze quotations from multiple suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, lead times, and contracts.
• Create and issue purchase orders.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.
• Work closely with production, planning, engineering, quality, and receiving departments to meet operational needs.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, pricing, or shortages.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement sourcing strategies.
• Analyze market trends, raw material costs, and supply chain risks.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier documentation.
• Track supplier ...