Job Summary: To perform all aspects of the Buyer position in an efficient, and professionalmanner. To be the company's advocate in matters involving the purchase of required material, product inquiries, quotes, purchase order placement, pricing, discount breaks, and on-time delivery of designated factory and supplier purchased products.

Essential Job Duties:

• Obtaining quotes and place orders for parts, products, and services from designated factory or supplier sources.
• Order Samples from designated suppliers and distribute them accordingly.
• Work with management on special factory/supplier pricing issues.
• Work with management on factory and supplier pricing issues (increases and changes) as they occur.
• Work with management on factory parts stock rotation.
• Maintain, for review, all designated factory and supplier product purchasing records in an orderly & systematic manner.
• Maintain and update all factory and supplier part prints and specifications for parts orders for DB Roberts Company
• Possess an expertise of assigned suppliers in regards to policy, procedures, contacts, and products.
• Develop and cultivate positive relationships with our suppliers.
• Purchase at the appropriate levels to grow sales, GP, and achieve forecasted goal for each product line.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels on A, B, & C items.
• Set a positive and professional example to all internal divisions and suppliers.
• Be central point of contact for supplier management with your supplier.

Tasks:

• Back up other buyer(s), when required.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as directed by management.
• Any other reasonable and appropriate duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

Education/Qualifications:

• High School Graduate (Business subjects); two years college preferred.
• Two years experience in an active technical purchasing/procurement office environment.
• Strong PC skills in various Microsoft Office programs; EXCEL Spreadsheets; E-Mail, Outlook, Internet.