Buyer

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:

• Develop improvement plans to support buyers & professionals related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations.
• Perform analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce excellence output, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Support customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
• Perform analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Ability to evaluate suppliers.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Top 3 Skills

• Data-driven Decision Making
• Analytical Thinking
• Effective Communications

Additional Technical Skills

• MS Excel – Proficient
• Power BI
• Project Management

Soft Skills:

• Strong Communication skills

Education/Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related business field required.
• 5-7 years Supply Chain related experience required.

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.