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First Tek, Inc. · 1 month ago

Buyer

Mentor, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

First Tek, Inc. is seeking a Buyer who will obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. The role involves identifying manufacturing needs, sourcing suppliers, initiating purchase orders, and arranging delivery of parts and materials.

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Responsibilities

Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management

Identifies manufacturing needs, selects and sources suppliers, initiates purchase orders, and arranges delivery

Provides parts, equipment, services, and materials of limited scope and complexity

Qualification

Purchasing ManagementSupplier ManagementNegotiationBusiness Application SoftwareData AnalysisContinuous ImprovementFinancial Report InterpretationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field

May have limited prior industry experience or worked with direction in student internship programs

Knowledge of key purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts and general business operations

General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement

Basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques and methods

Ability to use standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g., electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems)

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages

Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations or resolve problems by drawing on internal information and referring to prior decisions

Ability to work with only general work direction and instructions regarding the scope of assignments and determine priority and order of assignments

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain the best price and terms

Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities

Preferred

Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) preferred

Company

First Tek, Inc.

To succeed in the complex world of technology, you need exceptional connections – to the right experts, the right opportunities and the right answers.

Founded in 2001