Buyer

Description:

• Responsible for purchasing materials, services, rentals and services per the Policies and Procedures of Supply Chain Management including appropriate Terms and Conditions and Insurance.

• Assures that appropriate documentation is secured to trigger payment for contracted labor and services for fixed price milestone payment contracts (SAP).

• Develops requests for proposals.

• Implements contracts and purchase orders, including change order management.

• Assures invoices are consistent with the commercial contract for contracted labor and services.

• Negotiates with vendors to expedite the manufacture and delivery of materials and services.

• Compiles, calculates, interprets data and issues reports using various computer systems.

• Supports client work activities and priorities.

• Responsible for the maintenance and filing of source documents.

• Resolves material quality issues.

• Process supplier prequalification documentation.

• Assist Category Manager and Buyer in the development of contracts and master service agreements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management (Preferred).

• 1-3 Years of purchasing experience. Good written and oral communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of Computers.

• Ability to Negotiate.

• Candidate should be local and willing to come into the office a day or two per week.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.