We are looking for a Buyer to order based on our company’s needs. The Buyer responsibilities include purchasing materials, supplies and equipment, researching new vendors, tracking deliveries and updating order records (e.g. dates, invoices and discounts). If you are familiar with supply chain procedures and know how to create and translate cost analyses, we would like to meet you. Ultimately, you will make cost-effective purchases to ensure all requisitions are maintained.

Pay: $18-22/hr

Responsibilities

• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and lead price negotiations, terms and conditions with vendors and suppliers.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Support initiatives on lead time reduction, supplier rationalization, material cost reduction, improved payment terms, quality, and delivery; prepare report on supplier performance and market conditions.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List, including surveying of suppliers as required.
• Initiate and conduct searches for new and alternate vendors/suppliers.
• Process daily requests for quote for multiple projects.
• Place regular daily purchase orders with vendors.
• Evaluate and analyze purchasing and price trends along to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs.
• Review Purchase Order (PO) confirmations from vendors for quantity and pricing accuracy.
• Track PO progress to make sure orders are filled and delivered correctly by monitoring open order reports, lead times, estimated ship dates and delays.
• Liaise with Loyal Source staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition, and relay shipping delays to site.
• Maintain an awareness of market developments and conditions, keeping appropriate departments informed.
• Execute signature authority on purchase requisitions and purchase orders, covering materials and services.
• Perform other duties and manage special projects as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.
• Be innovative in the fast-paced course of day-to-day business, through negotiations and/or competition, to reduce the cost of materials consumed, while maintaining excellent quality and reliability.
• Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts.

Skills

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MSOffice software suite, with emphasis on Excel spreadsheet analysis.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects.
• Sustained dependable attendance.
• Strong team player – ability to build & foster collaborative partnerships across all functions & departments.
• Initiative in learning and changing work methods to accomplish assigned tasks on a timely basis.
• Strong Negotiating skills.
• Able to thrive in high-stress and fast paced environment.

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide. With a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare, Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military friendly employers and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.