The Tactical Buyer is responsible for managing the purchasing process from requisition through order fulfillment, ensuring timely procurement of materials and services at competitive prices. This role involves obtaining and evaluating vendor quotations, creating and processing purchase orders (POs), coordinating with internal departments, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The position monitors order confirmations, pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules while proactively resolving supplier and invoice discrepancies within SAP.Your accountabilitiesObtain, evaluate and negotiate vendor quotations for pricing, quantities and delivery schedules. Manages the full cycle PO process.Communicate with all departments on status of PO’s.Communicates orders to vendors/suppliers.Contact suppliers to ensure they are meeting delivery schedules and minimize the risk of missed deliveries.Respond to supplier inquiries about clarifying orders, changes in requests, delivery requirements and cancellations.Resolve problems with suppliers to speed up deliveries and to minimize the risk of supply shortages.Review requisition orders to ensure accuracy and correct line item specifications.Solve invoice issues in SAP (missed quantities, price differences,).Ensure audit compliance and order accuracy.
