Buyer

Title:  Buyer I

Duration:   12 Months contract (With possible extension)

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80915

Pay Range: $25 - $27 per hour on W2 

Shift: Start at 8 am (flexible start time) (Mon - Fri)

Description:

Start at 8 am (flexible start time)

40 hours per week, with potential for up to 10 hours of overtime weekly

Fully onsite

Must have 4 to 6 years of purchasing/buying experience

At least 1 year of experience with Excel and SAP (experience with other ERP systems may be acceptable)

Interview Process: 30-minute virtual interview for the first round. Second interview will be conducted onsite

The role: 

The Buyer will be responsible for procuring & monitoring the movement of materials to meet production needs.

In this role, the incumbent will also obtain materials using engineering & production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels.

Ensures materiais standards are met and non-conformances or variances are resolved.

Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

Core responsibilities: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Assist in developing annual sourcing goals & put steps in place to achieve them (new supplier qualification, RFQs, renegotiations, suggest potential engineering redesigns for cost savings, internal company spending review, credit card holders review, etc.).

Set-up in internal & external Kanban program & educate newer suppliers on the Kanban program & set-up.

Daily Kanban management.

Manage daily New Buy, Late & Kanban reports for actions needed.

Create & manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing or modifying Agreements as needed.

Facilitate supplier meetings with Inspector & Engineers as needed regarding quality issues to find resolution.

Work with client Global Procurement Management Team on various cost savings & supplier projects.

Conduct in indirect/purchase requisition ordering.

Assist in researching & communicate ECO cost impacts to internal departments.

Assist in ECO supplier notifications & PO updates.

Perform Oracle New Part Set-up & Maintenance. Conduct Kaizen/continuous events & implement procurement department-related improvement processes.

Work toward goal of achieving of 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates.

Work toward goal of achieving of 95% OTD from suppliers.

Assist in monthly department safety audits & reports findings.

Participate in War Room spend audits, review & make cost spend recommendations/changes where needed.

Assist in reconciling any Receiving, Incoming Inspection or Accounts Payable issues as needed to properly receive, return &/or pay for goods. Assist in as needed inventory audits.

Assist in running reports for Supplier Scorecards, issue Corrective Action Plans & regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits & report reviews. Participates in internal employee committee to assist with sources best venues, material costs & services.

Assist in Reconciling month-end reports.

Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur.

Qualifications: 

Preference for Bachelor's Degree in related field, or Business Management

Supply chain/procurement experience.

The ability to analyze bills of materials for cost, lead time accuracy 100%.

The ability to multi-task.

College degree & any supply chain course or certifications are preferred.