Buyer/Purchaser (Peoria)

Summary:The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.Job Responsibilities:• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.• Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.• Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.• Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.• Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.• Manage just-in-time inventory.Skills:• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.• Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.• Ability to evaluate suppliers.• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.• Knowledge of supply chain management.• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.Education & Experience Required:Years of experience: 5-7 of purchasing experienceDegree requirement: No higher than a bachelor's degree is requiredDo you accept internships as job experience: YesAre there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Junior Buyer, Sourcing Analyst, Purchasing Analyst, Supply Chain AnalystTop 3 SkillsOrganizationDetail OrientedAnalyticalAdditional Technical SkillsIntermediate Excel/PowerPoint skills.Experience in Power BI/Tableau dashboardsData Analysis & InterpretationReports, charts, and graphsSoft SkillsStrong written and verbal communicationPresentationsSelf-motivated, organized and ability to prioritize workload w/little directionTeam mindsetCritical thinking