The Purchasing Buyer I Position is assigned raw materials, components, and/or parts for which they are responsible for procuring in a cost effective and timely manner. Demand for those materials, components, and/or parts will be generated from requisitions or through SCP. In cases of low volume/low value items the Purchasing Buyer I may solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and then purchase materials and/or services.
- Adhere to Powell Safety Rules and assure Suppliers do the same
- Review open buy requirements, issue purchase orders, and expedite delivery of the material or service as appropriate.
- Issue purchase orders of $50,000 or less without additional approvals
- Achieve cost improvement targets assigned by Manager
- Achieve inventory reduction targets assigned by Manager
- Establish Payment Terms of not less than Net 45 days with all new suppliers.
- Achieve supplier PPM targets as assigned by Manager
- Promptly disposition excess and/or obsolete purchased inventory
- Monitor and maintain the Purchasing Category Value completeness and accuracy of the items assigned
- Proactively advance professional knowledge and education
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- Minimum 0-2 years in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 0-2 years in a material and/or purchasing assignment
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Must be responsible and dependable
- Attend in house and outside training sessions.
- Attend local professional associations.
- Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.
- Travel may be required.
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