06 - Buying Associate

Date: Jul 7, 2026

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management(SCM)
Career Stream: Purchasing(SCM_PUR)
Role: Associate
Job Title: Buying Associate
Job Code: ASS-SCM-BUY
Band: Level 06
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Provides entry-level professional support in the procurement of lower dollar manufacturing materials and services.
• Reviews demand requirements for lower dollar, lower cost manufacturing parts and supplies.
• Checks requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Obtains quotes, examines bids and recommends awards.
• Suggests, prepares and administers purchase orders to achieve material quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Analyzes material availability to manag...