Sr Buyer

Job Summary:Seeking a Bilingual Sr Buyer to join the Purchasing teamJob Responsibilities:- Develops a purchasing strategy.- Reviews and processes purchase orders.- Manages other members of the purchasing team.- Maintains records of goods ordered and received.- Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.- Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.- Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.- Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.- Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.- Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.- Coordinates with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.- Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.- Keeps up with trends in procurement.- Travels to vendor locations.- Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.Qualifications / Skills:- Excellent communication skills.- Excellent organizational skills.- Negotiation skills.- Research and analytical skills.- Attention to detail.Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:- Bachelor's degreein supply chain management, logistics, or business administration preferred.- 7 to 10 years' experience as a purchasing manager or agent.- Experience using procurement software and databases.- Supervisory experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr