Buyer
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: Responsible for purchasing and negotiating
materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor
quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. May
require a bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of experience in the
field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used
concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform
the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Primary job functions do not typically require exercising
independent judgment. Buyers are primarily responsible for the
acquisition of company materials and services, management of
vendors, and monitoring the flow of goods and services in our
supply chain. Quality, on-time delivery, and cost management are
critical to the success of the company, and are the main priorities
of the Purchasing Agent. Typically reports to a supervisor or
manager Qualifications: BA/BS degree (or 7 yrs. experience in
direct buying role) * 5-7 yrs. experience in purchasing and
planning Desired: Prepare requests for quotes and purchase orders.
Analyze costs and negotiate prices for goods and services. Monitor
existing orders to ensure on time deliveries. Communicate with
vendors regarding delivery schedules, quality issues, and cost
concerns. Expedite supplier orders as required to support
production. Build vendor base as required. Experience with MS
Office products (Excel, Word etc) and Costpoint * Problem solving
skills a must. Communicate supply chain information to other
departments and management Nesco Resource and affiliates (Lehigh
G.I.T Inc, and Callos Resource, LLC) is an equal employment
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other
legally protected characteristics with respect to employment
opportunities.
Keywords: , Hoover , Buyer, Engineering , Huntsville, Alabama
