BUYER

descripción y detalle de las actividades responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment, and services.
performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities.
acquires and maintains technical understanding of products purchased.
develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.
coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
as required, monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
may recommend cost saving proposals including make vs buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria.