Buyer/Purchasing 2

Hi Professional,

Greetings,

I hope you are doing well. We have a new job opportunity with one of our direct manufacturing clients.

Kindly review the below-mentioned job description and let me know your thoughts on it.

Here is the new opportunity:

Buyer/Purchasing 2 - 75562-1

Pontiac, IL

6 months

Summary:

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.

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.

• 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.

Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Typical task breakdown:

- Invoice grief support

- Supplier onboarding

- Quoting

- NDSA

- Supporting the Category Buyer

Education & Experience Required:

- Years of experience: 2-4 Procurement experience required.

- Degree requirement: High School Diploma or GED. Will accept an Associate’s or Bachelor’s. Will accept Master’s degree as long as they have the relative experience.

- Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes

- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Purchasing Analyst

Top 3 Skills

Communication,

Analytical Skills,

Ability to work independently

Additional Technical Skills

(Required)

- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel – medium level)

- Ability to learn a purchasing software

- Analytical skills

- Ability to research invoicing issues

(Desired)

- Nextgen Experience

Soft Skills

(Required)

- Good communication (both oral and written)

- Ability to work independently and with a team

- Good organization skills.