JOB TITLE: Aftermarket Buyer DIRECTS: None PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Purchase material meeting quality and delivery requirements at the best price possible. MAJOR DUTIES: + Obtain competitive pricing from qualified vendors based on requisitions or Recommended Order Report + Negotiate the best deal for price, delivery, and terms and place purchase orders. + Interview salespersons and seek new qualified suppliers. + Ensure correct requirements are flowed down to suppliers. + Approve invoices as required. + Acts as liaison between the supplier and the company. + Build strong and trusting relationships with suppliers. + Maintain market awareness for the commodities in buyer’s area of responsibility. + Maintain Negotiated Savings log. + Track and maintain the Small Business, Supplier Evaluation, and the Annual Supplier Evaluation for assigned suppliers. + Resolve defective material problems including negotiating settlements for vendor chargebacks. + Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES: + None EXPERIENCE PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES: + 2-3 years buying experience in the manufacturing industry. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: + Job may require long hours of sitting/computer usage.