Associate Buyer

Prepare and administer purchase orders for materials in accordance with client requirements, government regulations and procurement policies. Review requisitions, solicit and evaluate bids, and select suppliers for award of purchase orders. Negotiate price, quality, delivery and other terms; provide oversight on all awarded purchase orders until delivery of goods/services. Coordinate and prioritize activities in a fast-paced environment; recruit and maintain responsive suppliers delivering high quality products at fair prices. Negotiate with suppliers to settle damages, rejections, losses, returns, and engineering change orders. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and underlying regulations and support continuous improvement in procurement processes.