Buyer

Job Title: Buyer (Mid Level)

Location: Shrewsbury, MA

Zip Code: 01545

Contract

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Create and execute Purchase Orders and Purchase REQ"s as required - 30%

* Create new Material Master numbers and update project systems component lists in SAP - 20%

* Reconcile receiving, quality and invoice issues. - 15%

* Negotiate supplier pricing based upon purchasing variables such as frequency, quantities, capacity, etc. - 10%

* Other Purchasing functions as required -10%

* Establish and maintain effective supplier relationships. - 5%

* Negotiate with suppliers to obtain Client preferred payment terms -5%

* Identify opportunities to e-bid material on Pall exchange to achieve site VAVE goal. - 5%*

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

* BS/BA degree required

* SAP experience required,

* Minimum 3-5 years of related supply chain experience.

* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in production planning.

* Strong communication skills both written and verbal

* Must be organized and able to multitask

POSITION COMPETENCIES:

* Proven competency with software tools such as Word, Excel and SAP.

* SAP experience is preferred.

* Well organized, capable of managing and prioritizing across projects with a thorough approach to workload management.

* Able to build and maintain supplier relationships and complete tasks on time.

* Ability to deal directly with suppliers in all situations while maintaining a professional and pleasant demeanor.

* Able to support the production process.

* Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of personnel within the organization.

* Accounting skills and detailed understanding of business processes and business systems