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The summary data provided is a sampling of ERI's Salary Assessor® database. The average salary figures below are for base compensation. The Salary Assessor covers 5,700 job titles and 7,000 geographic locations. To download a demo of the Salary Assessor, please use the form to the right.
Job Description:
Supervises buyers and purchasing staff involved in the external procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment, supplies, and services for an organization at minimal cost, consistent with delivery requirements and quality specifications. Supervises the selection and ordering of materials, supplies, and services from vendors; showings by manufacturing representatives, growers, or other sellers; or purchases on open market for cash, basing selection on nature of clientele or demand for specific commodity, merchandise, or other property, utilizing knowledge of various articles of commerce and experience as Buyer. Develops and recommends purchasing procedures and policies. A combination of over two years of directly related training and/or experience is typically required for carrying out the responsibilities for this job. This position typically reports to a manager and is the first level of supervision in the organization.: Coordinates purchasing activities with user departments to maintain optimum inventory and buy levels. Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness, approves requisitions, designates approved supplier, and assigns requisitions to staff for processing. Recommends vendors for notification to bid for contracts. Reviews bids to ensure adherence to procedures and policies. Communicates with supplier changes in specifications, change orders, quantities, and adjustments. Contacts carriers to arrange for transportation of purchases. Keeps current with economic, industrial, and other trends that affect markets and prices. May hire, train, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. May supervise the maintenance of purchase order/invoice/receiving records system. hide...show full description
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Updated: 06/18/2007
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