Buyer 1 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this role is to administer all purchasing activities within an assigned area. Responsible for negotiation and documentation of assigned contracts, and obtaining goods and services at best value. Fosters relations, provides technical and specialized support to requesters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 35% - Complete required work on assigned requests including price analysis, vendor analysis and follow-up of the least complex and least costly purchases to see that orders are delivered timely, accurately, and at best value; Provide service to requestors by explaining policy, resolving issues of limited complexity, expediting, providing product information and support of general nature.
•  25% - Source required goods and services through the entire process with guidance from supervisor. 
• 20% - Complete special projects of limited complexity as assigned. 
• 20% - Supplier relationship and Partner relationship management: fosters good relations with suppliers and partners.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in Procurement or Business Related or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
•  3-5 years of professional level experience, including at-least 3 years as a procurement officer or Purchasing Administrator is required. 
• Developing professional with commensurate understanding and experience in application of effective purchasing principles.