Senior Buyer
On-sitePanama City, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Analyze price proposals and data to determine reasonable quotes for a wide variety of materials, supplies, equipment, and services. Act as a liaison between vendors and internal departments to resolve procurement issues, issuing requests for quotes and selecting the best source based on cost, quality, and delivery. Maintain accurate vendor performance records and ensure purchased items meet specified conditions and standards. Consult with suppliers regarding over-shipments, delivery shortages, and quantity changes while communicating with the Purchasing Manager and Director. Directly supervise employees within the Purchasing Department and resolve complex problems with initiative. Travel locally, with occasional out-of-area or overnight trips required.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Three to five years' experience as a Buyer
- Intermediate level Microsoft Word
- Intermediate level Excel
- Intermediate level Outlook Express
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, professional documents, or governmental regulations
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, vendors, and management
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
- Integrity
- Flexibility/adaptability
- Initiative
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasking
- Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays
- Regular attendance at work
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