We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Purchasing Buyer to join our team. As a Purchasing Buyer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing, procuring, and managing the supply chain for our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and select quality suppliers
- Negotiate favorable contracts and pricing
- Place purchase orders and track shipments
- Analyze spending patterns and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers
- Ensure timely delivery and quality of goods and services
- Understanding of procurement principles and practices
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Associates Degree preferred or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or 3-5 years related experience as a buyer; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in related industry.
- 3 years minimum experience required
salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Associate
Responsibilities
- Purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from vendors.
- Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
- Purchase materials and services as needed.
- Responsible for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources; forecast data, monitor and address supplier quality and delivery performance; track internal demand and material assets to optimize purchase.
- Incorporate planning decisions from internal customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions with the lowest total cost to the company.
- Develop requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and manages day to day supplier activities; and interfaces with internal and external customers, other Procurement peers and suppliers.
- Expedite deliveries of equipment and supplies.
- Coordinate job requirements as needed with engineering and sales.
- Prepare RFQ's to obtain competitive bids from approved sources.
- Demonstrated integrity with business and personal ethics.
- Self-starting team player who demonstrates an attitude reflective of the clients operating values.
- Engage suppliers strategically.
- Control operating cash flow.
- Utilize contract language to recover supplier induced costs.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- May have to attend business events off-site.
- Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on–site.
Skills
Qualifications
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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.
