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.
