Buyer

Hours – 8-5

Pay – BOE ($20 )

60-day temp assignment – big launch and need extra hands to distribute workload.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Purchase Order Management by creating, monitoring, and overseeing purchase orders to ensure on-time and accurate order fulfillment.
• Supplier Management by identifying, assessing, and managing suppliers to ensure a dependable and cost-effective supply chain.
• Optimize inventory turnover to manage assets effectively while maintaining material availability with a target of <4 weeks material on hand.
• Manage material shortages by expediting material and developing long-term solutions to mitigate such issues.
• Engage in negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
• Support production by serving as a liaison between the Supply Chain and Production teams, ensuring timely material availability to meet production order start dates.
• Collaborate with quality teams to address non-conforming goods returns and uphold quality standards
• Address and resolve issues related to shipment and invoice discrepancies.
• Manage purchase price changes and contribute to supplier development plans.
• Ability to work within highly integrated ERP systems.
• Familiarity with physical inventory processes.
• Attention to detail and results-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering) preferred
• 1-3 years related experience
• Knowledge of procurement software and tools, such as ERP systems
• Proficient in MS Office, intermediate to advanced excel skills
• Analytical skills including data analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, and forecasting

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