What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Volt Workforce Solutions?

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Volt is immediately hiring an Buyer in Tampa, Florida 33605

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Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for but not limited to the following :

Ensure Continuity of Supply
Coordinate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure raw material purchases are executed according to business need
Follow escalation process for supplier disruptions and critical supply situations

Compliance

Ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures

Be informed of supplier contracts and agreements for support, evidence, and execution

Systems Operations

Support problem-solving with the procure to pay process

Utilize available systems and support implementation of new systems

Maintain ERP systems

Vendor Pricing Data

Vendor SKU level data (Lead time, MOQ, Packaging, UOM, Buyer, etc.)

Process optimization and cost savings

Implement standardized work methods

Optimize material ordering and stocking of raw materials to achieve reduced costs

Effectively mitigate supply risk while managing total cost of ownership

Supplier Relationship Management

Monitor supplier reliability (OTIF, Quality)

Communicate relevant information to internal stakeholders

Handle claims

Sourcing Support

Ensure strategic sourcing initiatives are executed at the plant level

Support Sourcing activities with local knowledge and wants vs needs

Identify local opportunities for savings

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in field of business, engineering, or sciences

CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification preferred

Industrial manufacturing and / or Business Management experience preferred

Experience in use of ERP systems (Sage, Syspro, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)

Understanding of standard purchasing and supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures

Basic negotiation skills

Strategic and systems thinking

Excellent computer skills

Familiar with financial management and analysis

Ability to excel in a matrix management environment

Global supply chain knowledge

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer focus

Excellent organizational and follow up skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to adapt to a changing environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent time management skills

Strong project management and vendor management skills

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Understand elements of Manufacturing and R&D and their respective strategies

Job Location : Tampa, Florida 33605

Duration : 3 Months

Pay rate : $30-$33 per hour.

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should  APPLY NOW  for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits :  Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following : health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt  is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at  hr_dept@volt.com .  Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt  does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Salary : $30 - $33

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