Lead, Procurement

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Job Title: Lead, Procurement (Lead, Buyer)

Job Code: 34512

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Schedule: 4/10 (Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days per week)

Job Description

Working in the procurement of mechanical and electro-mechanical commodities. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards.

Follows up on all awards through completion of order. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records.

May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.

Essential Functions

• Placing Purchase Orders.
• Handling Invoice Issues.
• Working Closely With Suppliers.
• Negotia