Buyer/Purchasing Assistant R esponsibilities: Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, buys all purchased parts, materials and outside services related to company Creates purchase requests.
Contacts material suppliers obtains competitive pricing from suppliers and vendors.
Recommend vendors to be used.
Formalizes purchase orders.
Follows up on orders, ensures timely delivery, and resolves price discrepancies.
Maintains all department files and records.
Expedites for Purchasing Manager as directed.
Works with confidential data, such as product cost, which if disclosed would have minor external effect.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires negotiation skills to develop competitive purchase requests.
Requires communication skills to interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of management and external customers.
Must have demonstrated limited project management skills to meet cost and schedule commitments.
Familiar with: Files, Diversified Forms, Directories.
Familiar operating: Computer, Printers, Fax Machines, Telephone, Calculator.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred or 5 years equivilent experience Nesco Resource and affiliates (Lehigh G.I.T Inc, and Callos Resource, LLC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.