Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Buyer for a contract opportunity in Lexington, KY.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): •1-2 years experience •MS Excel •SAP •Data Entry Active Secret Clearance
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: •Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. •Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. •Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. •Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. • Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. •Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. •May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: •Accredited HSD/GED
WORK HOURS: •Full-Time •5/40 work schedule •1st Shift
Job Number:
217034
Job Location:
Lexington, KY
Rate:
Up to $21.00 DOE
Duration:
7 months
Input Date:
02/11/2026
Last Updated:
02/20/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Silmese Graves
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:sgraves@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
