Buyer

Primary Summary:

Responsible for planning raw material requirements,  and purchasing both production and non-production goods and services.  This includes identifying and developing qualified suppliers, which meet Comar's requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with requisitioners to gain full understanding of products and services required including any pertinent technical specifications.
• Establish and maintain a capable supply base for assigned commodities and services.
• Professionally place purchase orders to meet delivery and cost requirement while maintaining good supplier relationships.
• Control the cost of purchased products and services and generate cost reduction action plans.
• Attain a high level of product/commodity knowledge and attain a high level of awareness of supplier operations as they pertain to Comar.
• Support the finance group in developing standard costs based on market economic factors and projected market changes.
• Professionally resolve problems, including invoice problems, in a fair and ethical manner.
• Demonstrate appropriate leadership skills and maintain effective relationships with key corporate and divisional personnel.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP)

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

• Office environment
• Visits to the Production Manufacturing floor when necessary

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.  This job description is subject to change but remains in effect until superseded or canceled in writing by Human Resources.

The compensation entry point for this role is $60,000 a year. We reserve the right to offer compensation above the stated salary reflective of years of technical experience, skillset, relevant industry experience, complexity, etc. This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401 (k), tuition reimbursement, and additional ancillary benefits available upon request.