Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Buyer/ Purchasing 3 in Alpharetta, GA. The work will be done onsite. This is a long term contract. It can lead to permanent employment with our customer. Compensation is $28/hr including benefits, vision, dental, health insurance, 401K and holiday pay. Cullerton Group will provide sponsorship.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

Manages and coordinates inbound material shipments with approved suppliers to ensure timely receipt of materials to meet production schedules.

Develops and executes required inventory control activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Ensures timely processing of purchase requisitions and purchase orders with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

Assists the Accounting Department with purchase order discrepancies, delayed invoices, inventory, and job costs.

Monitors material shortages and serves as a material liaison between engineering and production for projects in production with critical shortages.

Coordinates and supports new product introduction with quoting/bids.

Supports management, production, receiving, shipping, engineering, accounting, purchasing, and all compliance teams to promote success within the facility.

Supports initiatives relating to material and logistics cost reduction goals as outlined for the organization and/or department.

Monitors the status of assigned open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential problems.

Performs other duties as requested.

Reason/motivation for request:

Backfill

Candidate Value Proposition: Why this Role?

This role introduces a candidate to our many different products and component offerings. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and being a problem solver, then this is the right role for you.

Typical Day or Week in the Role: Typical task breakdown:

Procuring material for projects and ensuring on-time delivery of the material prior to project kickoff.

Working with suppliers to ensure components are shipping according to the promise date.

Managing key suppliers and tracking performance.

Resolving any warehouse and accounting errors.

Working with engineering and other cross-functional team members.

Interaction with team:

This role will work closely with the warehouse team, engineering, and project management. Interaction includes working with management and vendors.

Work environment:

Office environment with occasional presence on the production floor. PPE required (steel toe shoes and safety glasses).

Candidate Requirements: Education & Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related business field required.

Accept internship as part of experience.

Associate degree accepted with more years of experience (7 ).

Master’s degree over qualifies candidate for this role.

Technical Skills:

(Required) Intermediate to advanced skill in using computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

RP systems experience required (SAP/Oracle or others).

Ability to prioritize work in a dynamic environment.

Preferred that the incumbent is familiar with basic procurement and knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, and inventory management.

Analytical with a methodical approach to problem-solving and self-directed to take on actions in ambiguous situations.

Soft Skills:

(Required) Effective communication skills – both oral and written.

Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style.

Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.