Procurement Buyer

Akkodis is seeking a Buyer II role is a Contract opportunity with a client located in Memphis, TN 38118 (Onsite) . We’re ideally looking for applicants to have a solid background in the similar domain . Title: Buyer II Location: Memphis TN 38118 Pay Rate: $50 to $55/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.) Contract To Hire: 3+ Years

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for managing MRP to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop supply base and Supply Chain strategies that are unique to customers or for Business Unit Strategic materials. Support customers’ business needs using standard processes where possible and customized solutions where necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer’s needs. Influence customers supply chain strategies to leverage those. Communicate expectations to the suppliers. Conduct supplier audit / visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base. Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance. Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve SCM initiatives and strategies. Quote new and existing materials. Work with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities. Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions. Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of and its customers. Negotiate liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and other agreements that are outside of standard terms and conditions. Ensure execution of pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as Worldwide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by. Improve sourcing options by working with internal resources and customers to add preferred and/or strategic suppliers to customers Approved Manufacturers List (AML). Analyze and project component purchase prices that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process. Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes the amount of Materials Price Variance (MPV). Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM to obtain customers’ authorization for additional expenses such as premiums on materials or freight and tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf. Collaborate with Materials Planners and monitor, track, and provide feedback on supplier’s performance for continuous improvement. Work with Materials Planners to ensure that suppliers support overall business needs of. Adherent to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor. Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software. Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of software packages. Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. If you feel this is not something that you are currently interested in, but know of someone, that might be, please share the details with them or let me know their details so I can reach out to them! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit . The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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