Merchandise Buyer, Sr. selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. Functions as a decision maker with orders of a larger and more complex scope. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Buyer position will provide projects with procurement support preparing tender documents, soliciting quotations, placing purchase orders and expediting equipment, commodities and services as required.
Work includes preparation of RFQs, reviewing proposals, talking to vendors, examining price, suitability, and availability of items or services, comparing specifications, reviewing alternatives, tabulating bids, awarding orders, expediting orders and processing invoices.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
DIRECTION OF OTHERS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Occasional travel to jobsites, manufacturing facilities, other engineering offices and client offices.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work will be mainly conducted in-office, however, employee may be assigned to work at off-site locations from time to time. Overtime will be required at times to make deadlines.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
Occasional domestic and/or international travel, and field assignments for periods of up to 4 to 8 weeks. However, most travel will likely be to fabrication shops or manufacturing facilities for inspection purposes lasting less than one week.
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