Well established and reputable manufactuing company located in the Charlotte, NC area is looking for a Sr Buyer. This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.
This position comes with a very competitive salary commensurate with experience ranging from $90k to $95k and relocation assistance is also available.
The ideal candidate will be a self starter, solid problem solving skills, driven, self directed, proficient with Excel & SAP along with experience purchasing commodities such as: gears, motors, bearings etc. APICS certification is preferred but not required.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
location: Charlotte, North Carolina
job type: Permanent
salary: $90,000 - 95,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Accountable for timely ordering of required materials and requisition review
- ERP system maintenance of parameters such as supplier lead times, etc.
- Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
- Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
- Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
- Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
- Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
- Create, solicit, and analyze supplier RFQ's.
- Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and awards contracts to bidders or places orders with suppliers.
- Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
- Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Assumes a leadership role with colleagues.
- Approves invoices for payment (as necessary).
- Expedites delivery of goods to users.
- International buying and negotiating.
- Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
- Negotiates pricing on inventory items.
- Uses MRP to initiate and change purchase orders, maintain adequate levels of inventory using data and visual inspections, and updates specifications on inventory items.
- Expedites late purchase orders.
- Handles disposition of off standard purchased material.
- Sends copies of updated material specifications to vendors.
- Participates in various continuous improvement projects as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organizational skills and detailed oriented.
- Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Calculates figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and blueprint reading.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Understands and supports KPI's in daily work.
- Experienced/proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS Office
- SAP experience desired
- APICS/ISM certification desired
- Bachelor's degree from college or university
- 5+ years experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven track record of improving cost and supplier on time delivery performance.
- Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered
- 10-15% travel required to plants and vendors
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qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: High School (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
