Buyer responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for the business. Their duties include negotiating deals with suppliers and secure inventory level of current products. Buyer also perform market research, product tests and evaluations and analyze competitors to identify best sources for the company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate purchase requisition, purchase order creation and monitor approval flow
• Order and secure materials for production – purchase according to production plan and forecast including monitor inventory level and provide forecasts to suppliers
• Delivery note checking against PO
• Handling of rejected materials to suppliers
• Maintain ERP system with purchase related data e.g. supplier information, lead times, ordering points, prices, invoice processing
• Continuous improvements related to purchasing
• Support engineering with purchases and project when required