Buyer - Elliot Supply Chain Management - Full Time

About the Job:

Under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Manager and the general supervision of the Director of Materials Management, the Buyer coordinates the cost-effective acquisition of products and/or services in accordance with policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do:

• Researches and evaluates products and/or services according to quality price and serviceability standards. Contacts vendors and personnel to insure actions are satisfactory.
• Prepares and prices department requisitions for assigned departments and analyzes acquisitions.
• Processes inventory and non-inventory orders.
• Initiates repair calls for equipment not under service contract and coordinates rental.
• Maintains automated Materials Management System inventory and item files, also enters pricing and updates information into computer files.
• Expedites purchase orders and coordinates delivery of goods between vendor and end user.
• Is the primary contact for special products and equipment pick-up with local vendors and Elliot companies.
• Interviews sales representatives, secures bids and quotes, selects supplies and equipment and places orders.
• Verifies invoices with the Finance Department upon request. Approves price changes after conducting appropriate research.
• Greets and meets sales representatives and others conducting business within the Purchasing Department.
• Opens mail and distributes to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates in-services for equipment purchased.
• Prepares and awards bids for capital equipment purchases as designated.
• Carries out special purchasing projects as assigned.
• Monitors and controls the ordering of all office supplies used within the organization. Approves and processes all orders for supplies.

Who You Are:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: Previous experience is preferred.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• An advanced ability to use spreadsheet modeling software such as Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office and automated materials management system preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and earned time accrual plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Supplemental benefits, including access to the Welliot Health Center
• And more!