Buyer

About the role This position is located onsite in Bridgman, MI. It is a long‑term, full‑time contract position. You will report to a client supervisor. Key Responsibilities Procure intermediate level of project related and transactional material and equipment following procurement guidelines with guidance of a Sr. Buyer. Issue requests for quotations with guidance of a Sr. Buyer. Help analyze bid proposals, negotiating with suppliers at an intermediate level and awarding purchase orders. Help resolve basic discrepancies, commercial issues, change orders, or cancelations related to purchase orders. Coordinate work with suppliers, Client's Legal, and Department partners on commercial issues, terms and conditions and specifications with occasional guidance of a Sr. Buyer. Support the strategic agreement process by using blanket orders for projects and facilities. Participate on teams for supplier performance evaluations providing feedback to the Supervisor. Support the material standardization efforts of internal business. Participate in facility issues such as outages and schedule requirements and support emergency service restoration with direction from a Supervisor. Work with suppliers and expediters to resolve purchase order and delivery issues with occasional guidance of a Sr. Buyer. Develop a basic knowledge of our client's Strategic Sourcing Process. Qualifications Associates or bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management or similar discipline. 2 years of experience in buying, contracting, supply chain logistics, inventory management, or business administration preferably in nuclear maybe considered in lieu of a degree. 2 years of experience buying for a variety of products or departments. Be able to pass criminal background, drug/alcohol screen (including medical and recreational marijuana and CBD oil), and employment testing. Local candidate to job location. Pay and Benefits WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay for this position, estimated to be $35/hour to $40/hour, depending on experience, qualifications and skills. Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Westinghouse Electric Company