Buyer, Supplier Development

Improves value of supply chain. Manages internal processes and develops performance and capabilities to meet supply needs. Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising for the organization. Reviews requisitions, selects products for purchase, determines method of procurement, and prepares purchase orders. Prepares and reviews bid proposals. Responsible for maintaining procurement records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements continuous improvement in supplier performance.

• Develops close, collaborative relationships with suppliers.

• Reviews requisitions. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

• Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.

• Determines method of procurement...