Full-Time Buyer
Job Description
SUMMARY: Purchase materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Examine and analyze purchase requests for completeness and accuracy of information, contact initiator to clarify or complete information.
• Processes purchase requests into approved purchase orders for the purpose of updating and distributing information and/or acquiring resources in compliance with established guidelines.
• Determine method to process purchase request based on dollar amount, timeliness required, vendor availability, and competitiveness.
• Obtains requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items; authorizes payment.
• Coordinate with vendors for missing, replacement, or return product.
• Maintains purchasing documents, files, and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs general and program specific clerical functions for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No administrative supervision responsibilities.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Requires an Associate Degree in Accounting or finance and/or 0-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background must include diversified exposure to bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principals.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional literature. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management, and colleagues.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to comprehend and calculate ratios and percentages, Ability to comprehend and apply principles of modern algebra.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Solid technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications are essential. Familiarity with standard accounting packages.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
CITIZENSHIP:
U.S. Citizenship. Must be able to obtain a Secret Level Clearance
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Experienced and proficient in the use of standard Personal Computer productivity software tools including word processors, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, project management, and databases.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock, moving parts and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The employee is occasionally required to work holidays, weekends and odd shifts.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Comply with company policies and procedures and work instructions
• Follow company standards of professionalism
• Treat customers and coworkers with respect
• Be honest and dedicated in your work
• Follow directions of supervisory and management staff
• Comply with Company quality standards
• Maintain a professional appearance and comply with any company dress code
CymSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 918-251-8100 or email at hr@cymstar.com.
How to Apply
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