Job

Purchasing Buyer

  • Company: Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee 37214
  • Salary: $47,931 to $65,212
  • Date Posted: September 18, 2024
  • Closing Date: October 18, 2024

Description

The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for assisting with activities involved in the purchase of goods and services in accordance with the Nashville International Airport's processes and procedures.

Requirements

Essential Job Responsibilities:

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 MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).

Maintains regular and on-time attendance. Follows all safety regulations.

Application Process

All parties must apply with us directly by going to flynashville.com/careers

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