Junior Buyer

Title: Buyer/Planner

Location: Urbana OH

Contract: 6 months+ Extendable

Pay Rate: $30hr. -$32/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Job Description:

Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity.

• Oversee and manage complex procurement projects from initiation to completion, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and delivery, ensuring project goals are met within scope, budget, and timeline.

• Provide guidance to a team of procurement professionals, including buyers, purchasing agents, and coordinators, ensuring the successful execution of procurement projects.

• Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain, addressing concerns and resolving issues.

• Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate and organized records.

• Establish and enforce quality control standards in procurement processes, conducting regular inspections and performance assessments..

• Leverage technology solutions, such as procurement software and analytics, to enhance procurement processes, monitoring, and reporting.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 1-3 years experience in procurement and project management

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects.

• In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Continuous learning and self-development

Note: This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

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.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance