Buyer

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage non-strategic suppliers (up to $5M portfolio), negotiate favorable pricing, and ensure timely material delivery. This role requires a balance of tactical execution-such as issuing RFQs and managing purchase orders-and collaborative planning to optimize inventory levels and resolve complex supply chain issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Negotiation: Procure components, equipment, and services. Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate contracts/pricing, and manage the end-to-end PO process.
• Supplier & Inventory Management: Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to maintain planned inventory levels. Recommend new suppliers and resolve accounting/receiving discrepancies.
• Team Collaboration: Act as a resource for junior colleagues and lead small procurement projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Significant background in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, SCV, or Ariba), data analysis, and inventory management.
• Interpersonal Skills: Advanced negotiation, critical thinking, and consensus-building capabilities. Ability to communicate sensitive information effectively.

salary: $23.37 - $28.37 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision. Manage none strategic suppliers (none QFM)? $5M. Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials. • Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows purchasing business processes. • Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. • Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues Functional Knowledge

Skills

• communication

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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