The Buyer supports the Purchasing Agent and sourcing staff in researching vendors, manufacturers, goods and services to purchase and/or contract with. Other responsibilities include processing purchase orders, identifying and communicating with vendors, managing exceptions and ensuring receipt of orders.
Job functions:
-Prepares and dispatches purchase orders by verifying specifications and price and obtains approval from requisitioning department.
-Utilizes technology to drive decision making, uses ability to gather, analyze, interpret, and summarize, data and purchasing trends.
-Participates in the evaluation of products, goods, or services prior to purchase, and ensures standards are continuously met after purchase.
-Ensures compliance with internal or external purchasing requirements.
-Maintains close coordination with various assigned departments to ensure timely receipt of product and services.
-Secures and analyzes quotations and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned departments.
-Reviews purchase history and savings opportunities.
-Helps as appropriate to procure substitutions that requires clinical approval and coordinates the activities associated with this between clinical departments and suppliers.
-Demonstrates sound business decision making aligned with established processes and departmental goals.
-Identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiencies.
-Conveys direction and information clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
-Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
-Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with company policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
-Approves and corrects invoice discrepancies.
-Negotiates pricing with vendors.
Education/Training
High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related experience.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.