Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Duration :  24 months (Contract)

Pay :   $22 - $28 / hr (Depending on experience)

Location :  100% Onsite – Mossville, IL

Summary :

We’re supporting one of our global manufacturing clients in hiring an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to join their sourcing and procurement team in Mossville, IL. The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.

Job Responsibilities :

• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.
• Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Manage just-in-time inventory.
• Attend trade shows.

Typical task breakdown :

Skills :

Top 3 Skills

Additional Technical Skills

Soft Skills :

Education / Experience :

Position’s Contributions to Work Group :

Processes requisitions and provides support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract / purchase order generation.

Why this Role?

Opportunity to be part of a dynamic team providing structure and guidance for sourcing decisions and assurance of supply of purchased components for a global manufacturing and service industry.

Develop strong skills around analytics, negotiation, and project management, that supports strong business decision making surrounding total cost of supply for a global manufacturing company.

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