TECHEAD >> Buyer
Buyer
Summary
Title:Buyer
ID:11330 | KO
Department:Information Technology
Campaign Start Date:09/19/2018
Salary Range:N/A
Location:Chicago, Illinois
Description

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TECHEAD | 11330 | KO
Buyer
Chicago, Illinois - Contract

TECHEAD is seeking a Buyer to join our team. As a Buyer your tasks will include but may not be limited to:


Qualifications:

  • Obtains and reviews procurement bids.
  • Selects the most appropriate vendors for supplies and services while ensuring compliance with the Model Acquisition Guidelines (MAG).
  • Places orders via phone or fax with vendors and enters orders into the Lawson Requisition System.
  • Coordinates product releases and expedites purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Maintains appropriate levels of inventory of critical items.
  • Solves vendor quality, delivery, and other service issues.
  • Advises users on the Lawson Requisition System, vendor on-line ordering, and the MAG as required.
  • The level of work is considered intermediate and staff work under general supervision.
  • This position has no direct reports.

Responsibilities: 
• Assists with coordinating information for formal and informal bidding on requests for goods and/or services, adhering to Model Acquisition Guidelines or process request through the National Procurement Office (NPO) negotiated contracts
• Meets with vendors for purpose of sourcing individual department needs and qualifying new vendors according to the Model Acquisition Guidelines
• Meets with Legal staff, Bank users and vendors to clarify procurement and processing issues and concerns
• Assists with research and interpretation of contractual rights and obligations and the application of the Model Acquisition Guidelines; communicates to Bank users and vendors
• Purchases and monitors Seventh District stock using the Lawson system, reordering when necessary; prepares usage reports on an as-needed basis
• Negotiates and purchases materials equipment and supplies through formal and informal bidding or process through National Procurement Office (NPO) negotiated contracts
• Manages the Office Supply Vendor relationship; including electronic ordering training for District users, regular meetings with the supplier to monitor performance and provide feedback to NPO as required on supplier performance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 3 to 5 years of related experience
• 5 to 7 years of direct work experience may serve in lieu of degree requirement
• Specialized procurement courses helpful Knowledge and Skills
• Skills in negotiation
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Bank standards, policies, and procedures
• Proficient in computer software applications and knowledge databases 

TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com. No second parties will be accepted.

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