Buyer
Company: Work Now Staffing
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionWork Now Staffing is looking to hire Buyers for
our Clearwater, FL client.Pay: $27.00 per hourShift: 8:00am -
4:00pm, Monday - FridayJob Details:Buyer will select and manage
suppliers of materials and services, with a focus on
electronic/electrical box build, assembly and componentsResponsible
for negotiating supply/price agreements that result in value
improvement/total cost reductionEnsure material is available for
production through review and acting on ERP/MRP recommendations as
well as collaboration with new product development and value stream
teamsEnsure continuity of supply with minimal inventory investment
by implementing lean replenishment methodologies, managing quality
issues, and developing and maintaining internal and external
relationshipsDuties and Responsibilities:
- Process non-inventory purchase requisitions
- Oversee vendor managed inventory programs
- Search for, interview, and confer with suppliers to obtain
business, product or service information, such as business
strategy, capabilities, capacity, price, availability, and delivery
schedule
- Perform make/buy analysis
- Estimates values according to knowledge of market price
- Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or
bid
- Prepares bid requests, long term agreements and purchase
orders
- Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts with goal of
value improvement/total cost reduction
- Determine and maintain ERP/MRP planning parameters and
procurement records, such as lead times, safety stock, kanban,
costs, supplier/product quality or performance, and
inventories
- Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with
inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and
others to determine source of root cause and take corrective
action
- Keeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices
in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering
the market, etc
- May work with manufacturers or persuade potential suppliers to
undertake the manufacturing of custom-designed items according to
user's specific needs and specifications
- May approve invoices for paymentQualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent
- 1-3 years related experience preferable
- ISM or APICS certification preferred
- Must be able to work with ITAR products and related data
without restriction
- Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills
required
- Must be able to present information and status of issues to
management effectively and quickly
- Must be knowledgeable of ERP/MRP systems (preferably MAX)
- Must be knowledgeable of Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis
and presentations
- Knowledge of the electronic/electrical commodities and their
production processes is essential
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and the ability to
lead and deploy lean projects is preferredPhysical Requirements:
- Required lifting weight: 35 lbs Lifting Frequency: Rarely
- Sitting, standing, reaching, bending, and moving for extended
periods of timeApply here or in person at:Work Now Staffing5980
66th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33709727-258-7380
Keywords: Work Now Staffing, Clearwater , Buyer, Other , Clearwater, Florida
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