Buyer jobs in Maine
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- Nichols Portland, LLC
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Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
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Position Summary:The Buyer is responsible for specified MRO and outside process buying. The position requires the application of inventory management skills. In addition, this position will require intermediate purchasing principles, theories, and concepts. The Buyer ensures timely acquisition of products or services from known sources of supply. The Buyer also determines appropriate stocking levels. Additionally, the Buyer may resolve issues in the areas of requisition accuracy and completeness, on-time deliveries, and supplier payments.Essential Functions:
- Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing requests for quotation and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.
- Advises appropriate personnel of recommendations for onsite stocked items to minimize delays in production or delivery.
- Tracks key categories of stocking spend and leads discussions for priority and timing of parts requests.
- Initiates supplier stocking agreements to reduce on site inventory dollar levels.
- Engages with key stakeholders on rules for crib access including after-hours needs.
- Manages cost savings projects through project management and lean/5S principles and drives to completion.
- Manages obsolete inventory and provides recommendations for upgrades prior to equipment failures.
- Identifies and recommends designated category suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability. Provides recommendations into preferred supplier list.
- Support for repair part requirements including quotations.
- Negotiates rates and agreements for offsite maintenance services including preventive maintenance support.
- Conducts assigned supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria.
- Evaluates bids for standard and non-standard items, MRO and outside processing items. Recommends suppliers and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
- Performs all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience - Experience in the areas of inventory management and product buying or other relevant discipline. Strong mechanical aptitude is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
- Experience and/or exposure to inventory concepts and methodologies, and product purchasing through internships or training programs.
- Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper inventory stocking levels.
- Ability to influence across departments.
- Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand elements of electronics processing.
- Job Related Demands (i.e., physical, travel):
- Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects or to support machine downtime recovery.
- Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs. following company safe lifting protocol.
- Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils, and chemicals.
- Occasional travel for meetings or training.
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Buyer
- Linde
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Biddeford, ME
FULL_TIME
- Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.BuyerBiddeford, ME, United States | req17452What you will enjoy doing*You will procure industrial materials, supplies, consumables, contractor services, etc fo...
- 10 Days Ago
Buyer
- Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.
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Biddeford, ME
FULL_TIME
- Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. Buyer Biddeford, ME, United States | req17452 What you will enjoy doing* You will procure industrial materials, supplies, consumables, contractor services, et...
- 11 Days Ago
Buyer (1029552)
- The Judge Group
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Sanford, ME
FULL_TIME
- Location: Sanford, MESalary: $85,000.00 USD Annually - $95,000.00 USD AnnuallyDescriptionJOB SUMMARYWe are seeking a qualified individual for the role of Buyer, who will be responsible for various pro...
- 8 Days Ago
Junior Buyer
- The Baker Company
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Sanford, ME
FULL_TIME
- The Baker Company, a world-class manufacturer of Bio-Safety Cabinets, is currently looking for a Junior Buyer. We design and build the equipment that is used every day in cutting-edge Biological and P...
- 19 Days Ago
Log Buyer/Procurement
- Irving Woodlands
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Dixfield, ME
FULL_TIME
- Irving Forest Products, Inc., a growing company on the leading edge of technology in the sawmill industry, is looking for an experienced Log Buyer to cover our southern buying region.Ideally the candi...
- 5 Days Ago
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- BakeMark
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Union City, CA
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- Kid to Kid
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Frisco, TX
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- Maui Divers Jewelry
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Honolulu, HI
- JOB SUMMARY: Every individual at Maui Divers Jewelry has a unique skill set that contributes to and drives the Maui Dive...
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- Cairn Inc.
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Bend, OR
- **We are looking for a Buyer to join our Product team** ** WHY CAIRN IS AWESOME** Cairn is changing the way outdoor enth...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Kid to Kid
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Grand Rapids, MI
- Our Company & Culture: Hi there! Do you love fashion, clothing, and shopping? Do you like the idea of sustainable and re...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Kid to Kid
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Grandville, MI
- Our Company & Culture: Hi there! Do you love fashion, clothing, and shopping? Do you like the idea of sustainable and re...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Creative Cove Inc.
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Warwick, RI
- Our Rhode Island based client is looking for a Buyer with 3+ years' experience; this role is onsite Monday-Friday and 40...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- The Athlete's Foot
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Atlanta, GA
- Buyer Effectively plan to ensure that top line sales goals and bottom line profit goals are met by overseeing the execut...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Maine
To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West).
Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
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Income Estimation for Buyer jobs
$64,853 to $82,306
Most Popular Cities in Maine for Buyer Jobs
What does a Buyer do?
Buyer
Participate in the invoice approval process to ensure that supplier invoices are in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions, and resolve issues as necessary.
May 20, 2023
Implement proactive problem solving and improvements that allow more efficient data entry, within pre-established parameters.
May 17, 2023
Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes.
May 08, 2023
Interact with various stakeholders to identify business needs, build relationships and sell the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.
April 25, 2023
Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
April 09, 2023
Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
March 17, 2023
Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
February 16, 2023
Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, access to laboratory and GMP areas may be required.
January 29, 2023
Create and review statement of need, market research, brand name justification, and independent government cost estimate documents for past, current, and upcoming procurements.
December 29, 2022
Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice.
December 19, 2022