Buyer - (Tampa, FL)

Position description Role/Purpose: The tactical buyer is responsible for procurement of raw materials, fabricated and machined metal and plastic parts, equipment and maintenance supplies for designated product lines, working from requisitions covering items and quantities required. This position will blend strategic thinking with tactical day to day responsibilities: material planning including determining ordering or rescheduling needs, processing requisitions and issuing purchase orders, expediting purchase orders, negotiating new item prices, preparing various reports and records, and help resolving quality problems. This position provides support functions to Engineering Department, Production Planning, Accounting Department, and Corporate Purchasing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Active inventory