Buyer

 Job Title: Buyer

InVeris Training Solutions is a global leader in integrated live fire and virtual training solutions for military forces, law enforcement agencies and commercial shooting ranges.  We employ 400 people in seven countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Qatar, Singapore and the UK.

We work on some of the most demanding challenges in the defense, law enforcement and commercial range industries: from saving lives to keeping our peacekeepers and civilians safely trained.  What’s more, InVeris Training Solutions employees are committed, engaged and excited that the work we do is in Service to Safety.  We’ve got the best of both worlds in one company, and we invite you to become part of our growing team.

Job Designation/Job Core Responsibilities

The Buyer uses expertise in performing a variety of purchasing activities including pricing, negotiating terms, volume discounts, long-term contracts and delivery of goods\services with suppliers.

Applies government laws and regulations while conducting procurement activities and ensures alignment with management objectives.

Required Skills


* Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies


* Performs on time delivery of products or services, and negotiates with suppliers to reach highest quality at best value


* Initiates bid/quote process for services, supplies and equipment; prepares bid documents and oversees the bid process; performs bid analysis and makes recommendations regarding purchases


* Resolves problems and issues arising from purchase of services, supplies and equipment


* Evaluates reports to define the need for the purchased product(s), prepares request for quotations, evaluates quotes, selects suppliers, creates and approves purchase orders (POs)


* Manages specific custom commodities with high viability to balance demand and maintains an understanding of each supplier’s capabilities and current capacity


* Applies understanding of basic market drivers, so that reasonable pricing can be determined, and supply risk reduced


* Develops appropriate sources of supply and maintains cooperative working relationships with vendors to stay current with trends and technologies, products and services


* Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system such as delivery dates, pricing, change orders etc.


* Other responsibilities as assigned


* Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance


* Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.

May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Desirable Skills


* Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills


* Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task


* Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships


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