Buyer/Purchasing 4 - (88437-1)
Chillicothe, IL - Onsite
24 months contract
Job Description
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:
- Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.
- Strong ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
- Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Data analytics
- Issue and analyze RFQ’s and responses
- Support buyers and engineering teams with NPI projects
Reason/motivation for request:
- Addition
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.”
Why this Role?
- Client Electronics is one of the fastest growing business units within Client. We are a key enabler of Client's advanced technology strategy. This role will have significant exposure to multiple organizations across Client and will provide great growth and development opportunities.
Typical task breakdown:
- Supporting the team of buyers with various procurement tasks including data analytics (Excel, PowerBI, Tableau) for pricing, historical volumes, and forecasts. Price grief resolution. Issuing and analyzing RFQs.
Interaction with team:
- Regular interactions with other team members as well as the wider cross-functional team (Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.)
Team Structure:
- 8 Person Team
Work environment:
- Office
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 8 years
- Degree requirement: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
- 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: Analyst, Buyer, Account Manager, Supply Chain Planner
Top 3 Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Able to work autonomously
- Data analytics
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
Travel Requirement: 0-25%, Domestic
Export Control Requirements: Yes
Ravi Teja
ravi.teja@harveynash.com
