buyer/purchasing agent.

This position is further responsible for the timely planning, manufacturing scheduling and inventory control of the products manufactured by

Responsibilities:
Work SAFE and be an advocate for Safety.
Planning and procuring materials to support OEM and Aftermarket sales. Ensure orders are received to quality speci???cations from suppliers on the required due dates through expediting and overall
order management to prevent production stoppages and workforce downtime.
Maintain and control material costs. Provide support to cost reduction teams. Adherence to existing supplier contracts as directed by senior personnel.
Review and resolve supplier performance issues. Creation of purchase orders to external suppliers.
Maintains suppler information records, lead-times, source list, material master data, purchase
orders and MRP related settings.
Resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies including pricing, quantity and/or shipping/receiving issues. Initiate requests for product development and support ERN/ECN process
and the ???ow of information.
Supplier development to improve quality, delivery, and reduce total cost of ownership. Provide direction and support to build supplier relationships with a long-term approach.
Coordinate and disposition rejected parts in a prompt /cost e???ective manner to prevent production stoppages and workforce downtime. Recover associated costs from rejected materials and warranty
items COPQ.
Ensure orders are received from suppliers on the speci???ed due dates through expediting and overall purchase order management including management of MRP messages to prevent production stoppages and
workforce downtime.
Support compliance initiatives (ex. NAFTA and Country of Origin collection, Con???ict Minerals compliance, UK Modern Slavery, etc.).Creation and analysis of reports as speci???ed by management.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Operations or Business. An Associate's degree in combination with relevant experience and training will be considered.
Must possess analytical/critical thinking skills CPIM, CSCP or CPM Certi-cation a plus Experience 0 -1 years of relevant working experience.
Experience working in an ERP environment (SAP a plus) MS O-ce aptitude, Professional and Positive attitude.
Relational skills, ability to work with all departments, fosters teamwork and a positive work environment.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Operations or Business. An Associate???s degree in combination with relevant experience and training will be considered.
Must possess analytical/critical thinking skills CPIM, CSCP or CPM Certi???cation a plus Experience 0 -1 years of relevant working experience.
Experience working in an ERP environment (SAP a plus) MS O???ce aptitude, Professional and Positive attitude.
Relational skills, ability to work with all departments, fosters teamwork and a positive work environment.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.


Please give us a call at 903-663-2470 or email us at yulandaperkins@spherion.com or kimberlymartinez@spherion.com

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).