Buyer/Purchasing 2

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 - (82855-1)
Chillicothe, IL
12 months

Job Description :-
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.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Collaboration with internal/external suppliers to ensure accurate material availability to meet business requirements and objectives.
- Lead meetings with suppliers to track performance and drive results.
- Oversee inventory management through investigation and analysis of customer demand vs supplier shipments.
- Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead investigations on supplier reported defects, including internal Client suppliers.
- Lead team meetings guiding daily priorities and change management.
- Demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures.
- Collaboration with cross functional teams to meet business goals and deadlines.
- Thorough knowledge of various Client portals, collaboration tools, and system expertise.

Typical task breakdown:
- Collaboration with internal/external suppliers to ensure accurate material availability to meet business requirements and objectives.
- Lead meetings with suppliers to track performance and drive results.
- Oversee inventory management through investigation and analysis of customer demand vs supplier shipments.

Interaction with team/Team Structure
- Working with internal and external suppliers
- Working with Customer support
- Working engineering within the department

Education & Experience Required:
- Required education: No Degree required
- Years of experience: 2-4 years’ experience
- Do you accept internships as job experience: Supply chain internships are welcome!

Top 3 Skills/ Technical Skills
(Required)
- Microsoft Office - vlookup's pivot tables / SAP MACH1

Soft Skills
(Required)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Teamwork mentality.

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications:
- Choppy tenure/ consistent job hopping
- Director of supply chain of other supply companies.
- If candidates are not currently local, WD is not interested in reviewing those candidates/resumes.