Buyer

Location:Buyer in Manitowoc, WI at Welbilt Location ***Location:****Experience:**At least 4 year(s) **Job Description**Major Accountability:* Obtains goods/services required by the organization including Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.) and Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.).* Procurement processes include Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Supplier Performance Management. May include Strategic Sourcing.Key Task & Responsibilities:* Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.* Recognizes and evaluates sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices.* Assesses supplier's products to ensure they that they comply with specifications and meets the organization's quality standards.* Analyzes and evaluates supplier bids, tenders, proposals, or quotations; negotiates prices and delivery conditions; and commits to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization's best interest.* Interprets inventory requests, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to co-ordinate purchasing activities in view of current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.* Monitors the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follows up the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicates status of orders with internal customers.Requirements:* Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, General Business or related field or 4 years experience in the Supply Chain field.