Purchasing Buyer
Purchasing Buyer
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Job Description
As infrastructure critical to the regions growth and prosperity BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study in 2019 alone BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information visit. Follow us on Facebook:@NashvilleInternationalAirport Twitter:@FlyNashvilleand Instagram:@FlyNashville. Learn about New Horizon our second renovation and construction program for the airport at .
Hiring Process:
- Apply online
- Interview(s)
- Offer
- Ten (10) year background check including criminal history check credit check motor vehicle check pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
- Onboarding
Benefits:
- Deferred compensation plans
- Educational Assistance
- Health Dental Vision Life Disability Insurance
- Health Screenings
- Paid Holidays
- Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave
Accepting Applications until filled.
Minimum Salary: $23.04 per hour ($47931 annualized)
Job Summary: The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for assisting with activities involved in the purchase of goods and services in accordance with the Nashville International Airports processes and procedures.
Essential Job Duties:
- Acts as the liaison between suppliers vendors and end-users to expedite delivery on purchase requests.
- Identifies sourcing price and delivery for supplies requested through Purchasing.
- Reviews requisitions and confirms requirements specifications quantity and quality of merchandise and delivery requirements.
- Ensures that all quotes and bid submissions comply with state guidelines and company practices.
- Converts requisitions to purchase orders within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system - Microsoft Dynamics AX.
- Maintains and monitors open purchase order files to ensure delivery requirements are met.
- Verifies all prices shipping terms and delivery dates before confirming orders.
- Fields daily user questions about the ERP system and troubleshoots users issues.
- Follows up on purchase order return notices and invoice discrepancies.
- Resolves discrepancies pertaining to accounts payable and other requisitions.
- Routes documents through DocuSign including waivers and purchase orders.
- Solicits and analyzes quotations bids and proposals between the dollar threshold of 10K and 50K.
- Trains employees to use and navigate the ERP system.
- Works with Information Technology (IT) to report and resolve system issues.
- Works with suppliers to resolve invoicing issues and with end-users to obtain replacement materials cancel orders and address warranty issues.
- Updates the Master Project listing as needed.
- Maintains the Master Waiver file.
- Supports MNAAs commitment to its culture and values including Respect Integrity Service and Excellence (RISE).
- Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
- Follows all safety regulations.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics:
- Purchasing: Knowledge of the principles practices laws and regulations related to purchasing.
- Office Management: Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures.
- Inventory Systems: Knowledge of the principles and practices of materials control and inventory systems.
- Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer the internet and other software to perform job-related functions.
- Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
- Teamwork: Skill in working with others as a team while taking responsibility for outcomes.
- Microsoft Windows: Skill in using the Microsoft Windows operating system.
- Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders both orally and in writing.
- Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Negotiation: Skill in bargaining effectively with others to resolve conflict or achieve results.
- Conflict Management: Skill in managing conflict and identifying effective and mutually beneficial solutions to the sources of conflict.
- Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
- Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Ethical Behavior: Consistently displays ethical behavior.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years experience with bids contracts customer service or related experience
Preferred:
- Associates degree in business management accounting or related field
- 2-4 years experience in bids contracts customer service or related experience
- Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP) purchasing certification
- Drivers License - Class D
Employment Type
Full-Time
