The Buyer is responsible for the purchasing and scheduling of materials, services, and supplies to serve plant manufacturing in compliance with company policy.
- To perform variety of purchasing duties.
- Negotiate with vendor for pricing term and commercial condition.
- Checks deliveries of material ordered and shipment received.
- Contact and follow up with supplier to assure the merchandises arrive according to the agreed date (and work out alternative date if incurs).
- Coordinate return of rejected or unsuitable/nonconforming merchandises.
- Respond to requests for purchasing data and status of material activities.
- Maintains records and files related to purchasing information according to ISO requirement.
- Compiles records and tracks purchasing activities and pricing data.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 2-5 years prior buying, purchasing or related experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Well versed in purchasing techniques and logistical supply chain.
- Well versed in assisting Purchasing Manager in vendor selection and negotiating/developing contracts.
- Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and function specific software.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent purchasing skills with strong business acumen.
AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status.
