Buyer - (Angola, IN)

* Process purchase orders to insure timely supplier delivery of quality items to meet production demands. * Calculate items' annual usage forecast to support their demand into the production process insuring Angola's driving force goal of 98% line fill rate all products. * Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history. * Negotiate and administer purchase orders with suppliers and other representatives, as applicable. * Analyze supplier price proposals and other relevant data and info to determine reasonable pricing. * Implement actions resulting in cost savings and vendor reductions. * Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories. * As needed, review product specifications maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods to be purchased.