Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Buyer I for a contract opportunity in College Park, GA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): •1-3 years of experience in purchasing is required.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: chedules and tracks the material deliveries based upon production schedule and other program requirements. Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Prepares purchase orders and bid requests. Basic negotiation and administration of agreements with suppliers and other representatives within scope of authority. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price. Analyzes price proposals, financial reports and other data and information to determine reasonable prices. Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories. Support achievement of department metrics. Enters purchase orders into MRP system and issues to supplier via internet, fax or e-mail. Maintains purchase order status and follows up on unconfirmed and past due orders plus requirements due in coming weeks. Arbitrates claims and resolves complaints generated during performance of purchase order or contract, escalating issues to the Purchasing Manager as appropriate. .Interacts with Engineering, Planning and Production to ensure any changes in production requirements are flowed down to suppliers. Maintains professionalism in developing collaborative relationships with internal customers, partners and suppliers. Liaise with planners to control scheduling of parts to ensure stock levels meet demands while achieving site level/corporate financial targets. Evaluates defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control, users, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action. Updates suppliers with engineering changes and drawings. Actively manages supplier performance. Develops commodity/market knowledge and maintains roster of available supply sources. Approves invoices for payment within scope of authority. Expedites delivery of goods to users.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: • Accredited High School Diploma or GED. • College degree is preferred (Preferably a degree in Supply Chain management or related field) or comparable experience.
WORK HOURS: • Full-Time- Monday-Friday 07:00am-03:30pm
Job Number:
219608
Job Location:
College Park, GA
Rate:
$DOE
Duration:
6 months
Input Date:
08/27/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
LaVada Pulley
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:lpulley@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
