Buyer

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Researches inventory records to determine if parts on hand are in sufficient or excess quantities; develops action plans to rebalance the demand versus supply position.    


• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.


• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services.


• Performs schedule maintenance based on an analysis of the information contained in the Facts Purchasing System.


• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.


• Maintains appropriate records to support material acquisition decision and to perform related analyses as needed.


• Performs such other tasks and special projects as may be assigned from time to time by the unit manager.


• Use a combination of internal tools and reports, while communicating with Customer Relations and suppliers, to effectively expedite the delivery of product.


• Manage Supplier Reject Notice (SRN’s) with assigned catalog product group to enable a timely disposition of non-conforming product.


• Manage cost accountability process related to assigned catalog group(s).


• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations


• Negotiate, or renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.                


• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods.


• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.


• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.


• Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and internet sites, and consult with other departments personnel to locate necessary goods and services.


• Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.


• Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants to examine and learn about products, services and prices.                


• Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.


• Process Corrective Actions related to assigned job duties.


• Manage and process PPAP’s and PPW’S.


• Other duties may be assigned.

Specifications and Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree with 1-3 years’ experience is desired or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer/System Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in:




• Microsoft Word and Excel


• Outlook


• ERP experience

Bossard Offers  

• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K  

• Paid Holidays  

• Career Advancement Opportunities