Buyer

Allegheny Educational Systems - Tarentum, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Tarentum, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Buyer position in Tarentum, PA, is a full-time role focused on managing procurement processes for materials and services. The role involves negotiating contracts, resolving delivery and quality issues, and enhancing supplier relationships to maximize value and efficiency in purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, negotiate, award and implement contracts/purchase orders for materials/services.
• Resolve problems regarding material delivery, price discrepancies, quality issues, and invoice discrepancies.
• Participate in procurement initiatives/projects to maximize the value of purchased goods and services in accordance with product/service specifications.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and process improvements.
• Develop, implement and manage supplier relationships and supplier performance.
• Support materials management and inventory control programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering or a related field.
• 2 - 4 years related experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in reading/understanding drawings/blueprints, etc.
• High proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.