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• Under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Manager and the general supervision of the Director of Materials Management, the Buyer coordinates the cost effective acquisition of products and/or services in accordance with policies and procedures.
• POSITION SUMMARY
• PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees are expected to work consistently to demonstrate the mission, vision, beliefs, core values and standards of behavior of the organization.

• Initiates repair calls for equipment not under service contract and coordinates rental.
• Processes inventory and non-inventory orders.
• Prepares and prices department requisitions for assigned departments and analyzes acquisitions.
• Opens mail and distributes to appropriate personnel.
• Interviews sales representatives, secures bids and quotes, selects supplies and equipment and places orders.
• Coordinates in-services for equipment purchased.
• Greets and meets sales representatives and others conducting business within the Purchasing Department.
• Prepares and awards bids for capital equipment purchases as designated.
• Maintains automated Materials Management System inventory and item files, also enters pricing and updates information into computer files.
• Verifies invoices with the Finance Department upon request. Approves price changes after conducting appropriate research.
• Researches and evaluates products and/or services according to quality price and serviceability standards. Contacts vendors and personnel to insure actions are satisfactory.
• Monitors and controls the ordering of all office supplies used within the organization. Approves and processes all orders for supplies.
• Is the primary contact for special products and equipment pick-up with local vendors and Elliot companies.
• Expedites purchase orders and coordinates delivery of goods between vendor and end user.
• Carries out special purchasing projects as assigned.

• Minimally Required:
• Strong attention to detail.
• Previous experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Education:
• Knowledge:
• Minimally Required:
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• Preferred:
• Skills:
• Minimally Required:
• Microsoft Office and automated materials management system preferred
• An advanced ability to use spreadsheet modeling software such as Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience:
• Preferred:

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