BUYER

Regular Position 

Buyers perform market research, product tests and evaluations and analyze competitors to determine what products are featured in stores, catalogs and online marketplaces. 

The Responsibilities of the job include, but are not limited to the following:

• Purchase parts, services and equipment.
• Analyze and study all approved department/internal customer requisitions and prioritize.
• Contact Department personnel for support and clarification on those requisitions that require diagrams, scope of work, or technical specifications before requesting any quotation.
• Request for Quotation and negotiate from local and international vendors in order to compare price, availability and lead time.
• Contact vendors and make an appointment between vendors and requesting parties for site inspections in order for vendors to provide quotes/proposals.
• Qualify vendors, suggest alternate vendors and negotiate with actuals to achieve cost reductions.
• Negotiate with different freight carriers for inbound and outbound parts shipments and external rebuilds worldwide.
• Resolve any price, quantity or invoice discrepancy with Vendors, Warehouse and Accounts Payable.
• Track purchase orders to ensure on time deliveries. Coordinate deliveries and pickups of rental equipment as needed. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

To apply you must possess the following requirements:

• Minimum of associate degree or BA in material management or Supply Chain and at least 2 years of related experience.
• Proficient in computer systems to enter data and process information, asset and maintenance management software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Fully bilingual, Spanish and English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to select the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to deal with units of measure and its conversions.
• Must be highly detail oriented, organized and have excellent time management, judgment and decision making, deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to understand organization priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Must have negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain self-control and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, contractors and clients to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
• Candidate must be able to work under intermittent supervision.

TPIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO Employer / Affirmative Action for Females / Disabled / Veterans). We comply with all Federal, State and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination.