Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Johnson Service Group is seeking a motivated and skilled buyer for a 6-month contract role for our client in Roseville, CA.

Job Title: Buyer I

Pay Rate : $25-$30/hr

Location: Roseville, CA

Contract Duration: 6-months to Permanent (not guaranteed, dependent on candidate performance)

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Buyer is responsible for supporting the sourcing, value analysis, bidding, negotiation, selection, approval, purchase, receipt, and quality of all materials for assigned commodities. The Buyer works closely with Material Program Managers, Engineering, Materials Program Manager and Production Planners to ensure supplier quality requirements and customer delivery is achieved through accurate and timely management of purchase orders for assigned commodities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Buyers. Each level of Buyer has additional duties and responsibilities listed.

• Supports the development and maintenance of effective supplier relationships to achieve company goals to include achieving schedule, reducing material lead times, improving quality, reliable delivery performance and favorable pricing.
• Obtains competitive bids as appropriate.
• Researches sources of supply and requests supplier viability data (i.e. Survey Information, ISO Certifications).
• Updates and maintains supplier records.
• Reviews, reports and updates ERP (CINCOM) data related to supplier records.
• Supports Supplier Performance Reviews by printing reports, organizing data reviews with buyers, obtaining approvals, and issuing report and cover letter to suppliers.
• Supports senior level buyers with transactions for return to vendor, Government owned property and other buyer responsibilities.
• Attends meetings both internal and with suppliers, as needed.
• Follows established QMS procedures.
• Takes initiative in recognizing and proposing process improvement opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain processes
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workload to assure that timelines are met while having frequent interruptions.
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Other assignments and/or projects as required.

Buyer I:

• Primary source for procurement of MRO materials and other non-direct materials.
• Utilizes system reports and other sources to meet production requirements and minimize inventory holding costs.
• Participates in the disposition of surplus, salvage, returned and discrepant materials.
• Notifies appropriate personnel when ordered material may be/or is past scheduled delivery date.
• Reviews material requirements to support production schedules and avoid expediting fees.
• Entry level negotiation skills

Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office (i.e. Word, Excel)
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to solve problems with assistance, resulting from the nature of items produced and purchased.
• High degree of integrity; solid judgment and initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface well with other internal departments and outside suppliers.
• Proficiency in automated business planning and control systems (MRP), as well as MS Office applications.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow- assignments through to successful completion.
• Must be able to think analytically to complete work while meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and be willing to seek assistance as needed from peers and/or manager.
• Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Must be able to professionally handle a fast-paced work environment with competing demands and/or shifts in priorities.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Preferred:

Working knowledge of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.\r\n\r\nJohnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.