- Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers
- Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements.
- Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers.
- Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing.
- Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production.
- Process purchase orders to acquire goods.
- Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favorable to the company.
- Attend meetings with the legal team, engineering team, vendors, and suppliers.
- Research: Procurement specialists evaluate and compare products and services to determine which best meet the organization's needs.
- Cost analysis: Obtaining goods at the right cost can determine whether the company achieves profitability. Cost is also a factor when setting prices for the company's products or services which must be in line with what the market will support.
- Inventory control: Often, the procurement specialist oversees the inventory of raw materials or other goods and places orders when supplies run low.
- Negotiating contracts: Negotiation is a major share of the procurement specialist's job. After securing the best pricing, terms and delivery options for each product or service, they settle the contract.
- Projecting future needs: Not only do procurement specialists manage current needs, but they also strategize with various departments and suppliers to ensure the organization's future needs will be seamlessly met.
- Extensive experience working in the procurement department in a related field.
- Self- starter personality with a go-getter attitude.
- Problem identifier
- Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
- Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
- Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Able to travel to meet with suppliers and work overtime as required.
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Buyer - Fletcher, United States - Microtech Knives Inc
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Job Description
Job DescriptionWould you love to join a team where hard work is appreciated and rewarded? Here at Microtech Knives we believe in creating the world's best cutting tools. We have extremely high-quality standards and world-renowned craftsmanship. Just as everyone one of our knives are exceptional, we believe every one of our team members are a cut above the rest. If you would like to join the best of the best, consider applying with Microtech Knives, Inc.
Who is Microtech Knives, Inc.?
For over 20 years, Microtech has been working to build a long-standing tradition of innovation and quality in the knife industry. In a world of ever-changing technology, we strive to ensure our customers have access to the latest advancements in knife making, while continuing to maintain a humanized element throughout the manufacturing process. This passion, combined with tireless dedication, and the support of loyal customers has promoted growth and the evolution of the Microtech brand. The employees on our team share the same level of dedication that this company was built on.
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Microtech Knives, Inc.
321 Fanning Fields Lane
Mills River, NC 28759
ext. 1106
Microtech Knives, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
