Description
Buyer/Expeditor - Grain Valley, Mo
$19.29/hr
Buyer/Expeditor
Essential Responsibilities
1. Obtain vendor quotes and issue purchase orders for parts and services
2. Negotiate price, delivery and terms and conditions for assigned purchases
3. Issue purchase orders from approved requisition queues
4. Obtain timely vendor PO acknowledgement and promise dates
5. Monitor and expedite vendor part shipments to maximize on-time delivery
6. Monitor open order queue and coordinate team actions to close PO lines timely
8. Maintain PO promise and need dates
9. Monitor invoice holds, resolving each in a timely manner as to reduce lost discount risk
10. Maintain supplier and item data within ERP systems
11. Collect supplier approval documents such as letters of integrity and non-disclosure agreements
12. Drive activities in support deflation and cost saving for GE Transportation indirect spend
13. Effectively and efficiently report status to management
Qualification & Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Quick learner, high energy, self-motivated, strong sense of urgency
4. Ability to work within a globally dispersed and diverse team
Desired qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
2. Strong proficiency with data analysis and desktop tools
3. Prior experience working in a supply chain function
4. Familiar with Buy-to-Pay systems