A Buyer in the Greenwood, SC area is needed for a multinational power management company. This role is responsible for procuring materials and services to support plant production, developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, ensuring material quality, optimizing inventory, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve cost and efficiency goals.
location: Greenwood, South Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $21.45 - 30.00 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Maintain knowledge of supplier product demands and production scheduling.
- Source and select new and alternate suppliers to meet production needs.
- Establish and maintain vendor and supplier relationships.
- Prepare and communicate product specifications for vendor bidding.
- Negotiate and award purchase orders/contracts based on cost, quality, and delivery.
- Develop and manage strategic supplier alliances.
- Support facility design engineers with major manufacturing projects.
- Assist in cost reduction programs in collaboration with corporate commodity managers.
- Participate in APQP/PPAP supplier quality qualification processes.
- Support cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory.
- Knowledge of materials planning systems, production planning, inventory control, stockroom operations, and Kanban.
- Understanding of computerized inventory systems, scheduling techniques, and general manufacturing.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and prints.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 3 years of procurement experience.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
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.
