Position Overview
COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Buyer that will be responsible for purchasing a variety of highly complex or unusual, technical or high dollar value materials, supplies and/or services.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)
+ Responsible for purchasing a variety of highly complex or unusual, technical or high dollar value materials, supplies and/or services. *
+ Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, and negotiates pricing, delivery, quality and service *
+ Follows up on awards until completion of order *
+ Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, etc. *
+ Places orders for supplies, etc. with approved suppliers *
+ Coordinates with accounts payable or accounting department as needed to resolve questions on supplier’s invoices
+ Conducts visits to supplier sites to rate for production capability, ...