Hi Professional,
Greetings,
I hope you are doing well. We have a new job opportunity with one of our direct manufacturing clients.
Kindly review the below-mentioned job description and let me know your thoughts on it.
Here is the new opportunity :
Buyer / Purchasing 3 (56423-1),
Location : Moisville, IL
Duration : 12 Months Contract
Summary : The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
Job Responsibilities :
- Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, and other relevant factors.
- Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
- Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
- Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
- Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation, and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
- Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
- Manage just-in-time inventory.
- Attend trade shows.
Skills :
Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.Ability to accurately document and record customer / client information.Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.Ability to evaluate suppliers.Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.Knowledge of supply chain management.Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.Typical task breakdown :
Analyze part attribute data to identify potential parts for resourcing aligned with supplier capability. Obtain supplier quotationsMaintain tracking file of in flight projects, status of project, and impact to overall team objectivesPrepare and present powerpoint slides for sourcing council approval on source changesIdentify supplier for new parts, obtain supplier quotations, and process through supplier selection processClear invoicing grief by working with buyer to resolve price discrepanciesValidate supplier price increases and decreases with contractual requirements and market data. Route for approvals, as needed. Load revised pricing in procurement systems.Top 3 Skills :
Data analysisTeam collaboratorEffective CommunicatorEducation & Experience Required :
Bachelor's degree in relevant field.5-7 years of professional experience required. Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing preferred.CPSM / CPPM / CPP (Certified Professional Supply Management; Certified Professional Purchasing Management; Certified Purchasing Professional) preferred.Additional Technical Skills
Required)
General experience with cross functional team projectsAnalytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to quickly analyze data and make recommendationsMicrosoft ExcelPower BI (preferred), SAP (preferred)Soft Skills
Required)
Effective communicator in written and oral form with ability to communicate with supplier senior leadership and internal stakeholdersWell-developed interpersonal skills to be able to drive consensus and alignment in tense situationsStrong organization skills with ability to manage several small activities in parallel.Thanks.
