Purchaser

We are seeking a deatil-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our clients team in Lawrenceburg, TN. This client is a job shop with little inventory onsite. This position requires purchasing daily while ensuring the materials are on the shop floor within the requested timeframe. The ideal candidate MUST be familiar with sourcing materials, negotiating pricing, maintaining relationships with suppliers, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking.  Experience Needed:

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, automotive, metal fabrication, or industrial environments. 
• Experience with purchasing steel, fabricated components, dunnage, and production supplies preferred. 
• Knowledge of automotive OEM and Tier 1 supplier requirements is an asset, but not required. 

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salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Ability to purchase hardware, materials, and steel for a job shop with little to no inventory. 
• Purchase welding supplies, paint, packaging materials, and production consumables. 
• Manage the procurement process from sourcing to purchasing of materials and supplies, and purchase order issuance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery of products.
• Ability to work within budgets and identify high impact cost reduction opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and place purchase orders. 
• Manage multiple orders, and must have the ability to multitask.
• Track purchase status, follow up on overdue orders, and expedite deliveries. 
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns that may arise. 
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchase.
• Utilize company systems to monitor inventory levels and forecast material needs.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to understand material requirements and production schedules. 

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Contract Negotiation (3 years of experience is required)
• Risk Management
• Communication
• Leadership
• Vendor Management (3 years of experience is required)
• Purchase Orders (3 years of experience is required)
• Financial Analysis
• Relationship Management (2 years of experience is required)
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Inventory Management (3 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay 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. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.