Senior Buyer - Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, Inc. - (Charles City, IA)

Senior Buyer Compile requests and draw up purchase orders for materials and services. Everything related to the ordering of goods and supplies for the organization Determine if inventory levels are sufficient for the needs of the company and order more as needed. Specific activities: Compile details and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services Approve invoices for payment Calculate costs of orders and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers Compare suppliers bids and purchase orders in order to verify accuracy Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries and other problems Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs