Our Procurement Buyer job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Procurement Buyer role
A Procurement Buyer is responsible for selecting and purchasing goods and services for an organization. They negotiate the best prices and terms for goods and services and ensure the timely delivery of products and services. They also monitor supplier performance and develop relationships with vendors.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Procurement Buyer is to research, select, negotiate, and purchase goods and services for an organization. This includes identifying reliable vendors, developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, assessing quality and cost of goods, and negotiating the best possible prices for the organization. The Procurement Buyer is also responsible for overseeing the timely delivery of goods and services, tracking and monitoring spending, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
Procurement Buyer Summary
The Procurement Buyer is responsible for obtaining materials, components, services and supplies from approved suppliers at the best possible price and quality. The Procurement Buyer will ensure that the materials and services purchased meet the customer’s needs and that the supplier meets all legal and regulatory requirements. The Procurement Buyer will be responsible for managing the purchase order process, conducting price and quality negotiations, and monitoring supplier performance. This role requires excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills, as well as knowledge of purchasing regulations and procedures.
Procurement Buyer Duties
- Plan and coordinate the purchasing of materials, equipment and supplies
- Evaluate vendor quotes and services
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies and procedures
- Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
- Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges and performance
- Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
- Monitor contracts to ensure suppliers are meeting the terms and conditions of contracts
- Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
- Liaise with suppliers and evaluate their performance
- Report to management on stock levels, delivery times and quality
Procurement Buyer Skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of procurement processes
- Ability to accurately analyze data
- Familiarity with relevant software
Procurement Buyer Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures
- Knowledge of market research techniques and databases
- Ability to evaluate and select suppliers
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
Personal Traits
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills
- Familiarity with procurement processes and procedures