What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Representative position at Cobey?
Job Responsibilities
The purchasing representative places purchase orders for job materials and shop supplies. They negotiate prices, schedules and delivery using the knowledge of budget and schedule requirements, ultimately, to the Company’s best interests.
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Purchase items based on specific job requirements, or as directed by management.
- Adheres to purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
- Keep standard times for purchasing turnaround.
- Negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific job budget and schedule requirements or overall company budget.
- Help identify new supply sources and bring to management’s attention for possible source development.
- Examines bids and make award based on fiduciary responsibility.
- Establishes account/credit and terms.
- Works closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived.
- Trace delinquent arrivals from purchase orders, report to project team.
- Complies with safety and company guidelines on business ethics.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of various steel materials, pipe, fittings, flanges, structural members.
- Knowledge of manufacturing process for pipe spool fabrication, metal forming, structural base fabrication.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
- Ability to communicate clearly with clients and sub-suppliers on a regular basis, both verbally and in writing
- Able to multi-task, task oriented, self-motivator and driven, punctual
Credentials and Experience
- 2 year degree
- 5 years related manufacturing experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Buffalo, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,900 - $64,500