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Job Summary

Responsible for purchasing key materials, parts, supplies and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures, and optimizing price, delivery and terms.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

• Conducts analysis and correction of price discrepancies utilizing accounting business partnerships.
• Supports production/new production introduction activity by serving as a member and/or materials resource on product development teams.
• Analyzes and selects suppliers, issues purchase orders; follows up and expedites as necessary.
• Tracks trends in industry, with key competitors, noted high performing companies and the worldwide economy, understanding their impact on and relevance to the business.
• Develops, evaluates and manages supplier relationships to accomplish material cost, availability, and inventory goals. Investigates and qualifies suppliers.
• Reviews and approves purchase requisitions.
• Leverages management input to ensure target levels are achieved to maximize profit margins.
• Identifies potential suppliers and issues requests for quotations.

Nature and Scope

• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.

Work Environment

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Education And Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Microsoft Excel skills - REQUIRED
• The salary range for this position is $49,200 - $74,700; the top starting salary is $60,000.
• Advanced communication skills
• Responsive to the field – thrives on delivering wins
• Working knowledge of a computer-based inventory management systems - REQUIRED (Oracle experience is a plus)
• Complex problem solving skills
• 5-8 years’ experience as a Buyer of Concrete and Chemicals - REQUIRED
• Teachable

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Functional Area Sourcing

Recruiter Haynes, Steven

Req ID WCJR-013424

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