Opportunities:  Buyer

Employment Type: Full-Time

About This Position

Advanced Test Equipment Corp. (ATEC) is the rentals, sales and service leader for test and measurement instruments, offering thousands of choices for rent or purchase, and equipment calibration. As a leading provider of test and measurement equipment, Advanced Test Equipment Rentals has established solid relationships with industry leading manufacturers worldwide to provide the most cutting-edge products in the market today. ATEC prides itself on quality and customer satisfaction. We are currently seeking a Buyer I.

Responsibilities

• Research products, prepares purchase orders, places orders, and selects vendors.
• Requests and analyzes quotes received to ensure equipment or parts are available in sufficient quantity and provides lead time.
• Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply.
• Monitoring purchase orders to ensure product is received on time and tracks back orders.
• Review utilization of product, and ROI to determine if it is fiscally correct to send product for repair.
• Works with Warehouse staff to maintain inventory records and receipt of product on time.
• Consults with suppliers to obtain correct equipment based on specifications and negotiates for discount or extended warranty.
• Establishes terms, researches, and recommends new vendors; creates new vendor accounts as necessary.
• Negotiate price concessions with vendors for requisitions to meet set metrics.
• Monitors and maintains purchase order systems.
• Updates pricing annually and continues to maintain records and files for efficient operation.
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and awards contract to vendors who meet the deadlines and product specifications.
• Consults with Sales department with pre-sale information and conducts equipment searches.
• Ensures all open purchase orders are accurate and all purchase orders received physically are received in the GP monthly.
• Verifies invoices from suppliers if purchase orders are not referenced.
• Processes approved and completed electronic requisitions; creates purchase order.
• Creates and Processes Return to Vendor (RTV) for equipment for calibration, repair or return to vendor.
• Verify vendor information and update approved vendor list.
• Creates reports as requested; weekly and monthly. Purchasing report and open purchase order report.
• Performs other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounting Department.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Negotiation skills.

Experience

24 2 Years (Minimum)

• 0-2 years’ purchasing, and inventory experience preferred.

About ATEC

Advanced Test Equipment Rentals is a leading provider of test and measurement equipment based in San Diego (Sorrento Valley) and is known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

Benefits