Buyer

Job Title: Procurement/Supply Chain - Buyer (Mid Level) Location: Shrewsbury, MA, 01545 Duration: 6 Months Pay Rate: $42.48/hr - $44/hr (All Inclusive & No Benefits) Job Description We are seeking an experienced Buyer to support our company’s procurement activities. The Buyer will work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to source materials and equipment for new projects. Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions and resources. Essential duties include purchasing material, ensuring an efficient and effective process, expediting orders, creating material master numbers, maintaining the material on SAP Projects and other purchasing-related tasks. RESPONSIBILITIES Create and execute Purchase Orders and Purchase Requisitions as required – 30% Create new Material Master numbers and update component lists in SAP – 20% Reconcile receiving, quality and invoice issues – 15% Negotiate supplier pricing based upon purchasing variables such as frequency, quantities, capacity, etc. – 10% Other Purchasing functions as required – 10% Establish and maintain effective supplier relationships – 5% Negotiate with suppliers to obtain client preferred payment terms – 5% Identify opportunities to e‑bid material on Pall exchange to achieve site VAVE goal – 5% QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE SAP experience required Minimum 3‑5 years of related supply chain experience Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in production planning Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Must be organized and able to multitask POSITION COMPETENCIES Proven competency with software tools such as Word, Excel and SAP SAP experience is preferred Well organized, capable of managing and prioritizing across projects with a thorough approach to workload management Able to build and maintain supplier relationships and complete tasks on time Ability to deal directly with suppliers in all situations while maintaining a professional and pleasant demeanor Able to support the production process Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of personnel within the organization Accounting skills and detailed understanding of business processes and business systems Other Requirements Ability to operate in a project and production based organization with strict timelines, frequent priority changes General Health and Safety To follow relevant legal requirements and the Company Health & Safety Policy To keep your work area tidy and free from hazards Report and address any safety defects #J-18808-Ljbffr