Junior Buyer (Production & Materials)

Overview:

The incumbent will be responsible for Supply Chain Operational Support for cross business requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates planned order and exception reports using Oracle Applications Planners Workbench.
• Analyzes requirements for supplies, raw materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of production and other internal customers.
• Contact suppliers, obtains and analyzes quotes/bid proposals and negotiates pricing and delivery for purchases and/or contracts.
• Exercises a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply and makes purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements.
• Issue Purchase Orders for raw materials, equipment and other internal customer requirements and expedites material as planned.
• Coordinates technical issues between suppliers and engineering personnel. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or se...