+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | | | ::: {align="left"} | | BUYER | | ::: | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | | | | | | | Acquires and purchases materials for specific commodities.  Obtains | | quotations, negotiates prices, deliveries, and discounts and makes | | recommendations on vendor's quotes and services to determine if they | | are compatible with company objectives.  Accurately maintains | | purchasing information in ERP operating system to ensure delivery | | performance.  Monitors quality of goods and delivery and communicates | | quality and delivery issues to supervisor.  Other duties as assigned. | | | | | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | | | | | | | MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: | | | | | | | | - 2 or 4-year degree in business/engineering or equivalent industry | | experience | | - Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills. | | - Able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel | | - Understanding of computerized Materials Requirements Planning | | (MRP) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems | | - Knowledge of factors relating to commodities purchased. | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | | | | | | | PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: | | | | | | | | - Experience in purchasing commodities from international | | suppliers. | | - Basic blueprint and engineering specification understanding | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | | | | | | | WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: | | | | | | | | Office environment with frequent shop interaction. | | | | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Pay Range: $59,000 - $72,000 per year | | www.nationalmachinery.co | | m/careers{rel="nofollow"}  | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+