Spherion Staffing is seeking a Procurement Specialist who will oversee the purchase of finished goods, ingredients, and/or packaging materials. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: developing and maintaining relationships with vendors, negotiating pricing, monitoring inventory levels, reordering at optimum time and price and troubleshooting issues. The Procurement Specialist is expected to provide meaningful input and perspective to management meetings regarding key inventory and supplier issues. This individual will also research and develop alternate vendor sources as needed and make recommendations regarding cost reduction, forecasting of material prices, optimizing profit margins, and maintaining inventory accuracy.Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' of purchasing/buying experience, preferably in manufacturing.Monday-Friday 6 am - 4:30 pm - Must be available to work core production hours - may include 1st and/or 2nd shift where business needs are applicable.Salary $53k+/year DOEResponsibilities:See aboveWorking hours: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PMSkills:Requirements:-Degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent experience-Experience in Manufacturing environments or equivalent-3+ years of experience in purchasing or buyer function or equivalent-Experience in Manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOM), MRP/ERP system (NetSuite preferred)-Strong working knowledge of production processes and systems-Demonstrated data analysis capability with an impeccable attention to detail-Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment-Experience leading and managing others-Effective oral and written communication skills. Professional communication and demeanor-Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, collaborative, positive, and professional manner to employees-Advanced capability in Excel, MS Office suite and/or NetSuiteEducation:BachelorsExperience:1-4 yearsQualifications:See above To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply If you have any questions please contact Janine Eberhart at 701-412-2894Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. No one works harder for you than Spherion. EEO Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by law.
Spherion Staffing is seeking a Procurement Specialist who will oversee the purchase of finished goods, ingredients, and/or packaging materials. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: developing and maintaining relationships with vendors, negotiating pricing, monitoring inventory levels, reordering at optimum time and price and troubleshooting issues. The Procurement Specialist is expected to provide meaningful input and perspective to management meetings regarding key inventory and supplier issues. This individual will also research and develop alternate vendor sources as needed and make recommendations regarding cost reduction, forecasting of material prices, optimizing profit margins, and maintaining inventory accuracy.Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' of purchasing/buying experience, preferably in manufacturing.Monday-Friday 6 am - 4:30 pm - Must be available to work core production hours - may include 1st and/or 2nd shift where business needs are applicable.Salary $53k+/year DOEResponsibilities:See aboveWorking hours: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PMSkills:Requirements:-Degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent experience-Experience in Manufacturing environments or equivalent-3+ years of experience in purchasing or buyer function or equivalent-Experience in Manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOM), MRP/ERP system (NetSuite preferred)-Strong working knowledge of production processes and systems-Demonstrated data analysis capability with an impeccable attention to detail-Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment-Experience leading and managing others-Effective oral and written communication skills. Professional communication and demeanor-Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, collaborative, positive, and professional manner to employees-Advanced capability in Excel, MS Office suite and/or NetSuiteEducation:BachelorsExperience:1-4 yearsQualifications:See above To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply If you have any questions please contact Janine Eberhart at 701-412-2894Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. No one works harder for you than Spherion. EEO Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by law.
Spherion Staffing is seeking an individual with 10+ years of relevant experience with a Business degree. This role is expected to travel to various markets and be responsible for the activities of assigned commodities. The main goal is to control and reduce the transaction costs for the products associated with the manufacture of product lines. This position manages approximately a team of 5 people and requires the ability to travel 25-50% of the time to regional locations.Salary $125k+ DOEResponsibilities:- Procure raw materials used in the manufacturing process for all locations- Negotiate with suppliers to generate the best contracts possible for the manufacture of product lines - Develop strong working relationships with vendors and negotiate supply terms and contracts- Ensure incoming materials are received on schedule, to the proper specifications and quantities- Interface with corporate purchasing department to minimize costs, maximize quality and ensure material availability to meet Sales and Production requirements- Ensure acceptable quality levels and continuity of supply for all assigned commodities through implementation of supplier management and supplier development programs - Analyze current and historical data to make proper buying decisions- Build a strategic purchasing plan that adds value to the organization and achieves targets and reach yearly productivity improvement goals - Ensure accurate inventories of Purchased goodsResponsibilities:See aboveWorking hours: Various Shifts AvailableSkills:Requirements:-Bachelor's Degree in Finance or similar field. MBA desired.-10-15 years' experience-Must have a high level of negotiation skills-Ability to travel 25-50% of timeEducation:BachelorsExperience:10+ yearsQualifications:See above To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply or if you have questions you can reach out to John Funk at 701-298-8300Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. No one works harder for you than Spherion. EEO Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by law.
Spherion Staffing is seeking an individual with 10+ years of relevant experience with a Business degree. This role is expected to travel to various markets and be responsible for the activities of assigned commodities. The main goal is to control and reduce the transaction costs for the products associated with the manufacture of product lines. This position manages approximately a team of 5 people and requires the ability to travel 25-50% of the time to regional locations.Salary $125k+ DOEResponsibilities:- Procure raw materials used in the manufacturing process for all locations- Negotiate with suppliers to generate the best contracts possible for the manufacture of product lines - Develop strong working relationships with vendors and negotiate supply terms and contracts- Ensure incoming materials are received on schedule, to the proper specifications and quantities- Interface with corporate purchasing department to minimize costs, maximize quality and ensure material availability to meet Sales and Production requirements- Ensure acceptable quality levels and continuity of supply for all assigned commodities through implementation of supplier management and supplier development programs - Analyze current and historical data to make proper buying decisions- Build a strategic purchasing plan that adds value to the organization and achieves targets and reach yearly productivity improvement goals - Ensure accurate inventories of Purchased goodsResponsibilities:See aboveWorking hours: Various Shifts AvailableSkills:Requirements:-Bachelor's Degree in Finance or similar field. MBA desired.-10-15 years' experience-Must have a high level of negotiation skills-Ability to travel 25-50% of timeEducation:BachelorsExperience:10+ yearsQualifications:See above To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply or if you have questions you can reach out to John Funk at 701-298-8300Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. No one works harder for you than Spherion. EEO Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by law.
Spherion Staffing is looking for a Buyer. The Buyer position is responsible for procuring parts, materials, and supplies used to support the operations of the company including negotiating cost, quality and all other terms of the sale, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining proper inventory levels..Qualified applicants for the Buyer position should have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration. Three or more years of experience, have excellent communication and customer service skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.Salary: $50-65k/year DOEResponsibilities:- Utilize the Bill of Material to prepare vendor quote requests- Understand and interpret cost breakdowns of suppliers- Obtain vendor quotes on products; analyze results to determine the best vendor- Work with vendors to negotiate the best terms- Prepare purchase orders- Understand philosophy and tools of lean manufacturing- Utilize critical thinking to make trade-offsResponsibilities:See AboveWorking hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSkills:Requirements:-Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration -Minimum of three years' experience in a buyer position-Understanding of prepared financial statements -Prioritize and execute tasks-Strong communication skills-1+ years of experience as a receptionist in a medical environment-Must be able to work in a fast paced environment-Excellent communication and customer service skills-Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite-Ability to multi-task, handle interruptions, and meet hard deadlinesEducation:BachelorsExperience:1-4 yearsQualifications:See Above To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply or if you have questions you can reach out to Troy Thoms at 605-335-6010Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. No one works harder for you than Spherion. EEO Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by law.
Spherion Staffing is looking for a Buyer. The Buyer position is responsible for procuring parts, materials, and supplies used to support the operations of the company including negotiating cost, quality and all other terms of the sale, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining proper inventory levels..Qualified applicants for the Buyer position should have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration. Three or more years of experience, have excellent communication and customer service skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.Salary: $50-65k/year DOEResponsibilities:- Utilize the Bill of Material to prepare vendor quote requests- Understand and interpret cost breakdowns of suppliers- Obtain vendor quotes on products; analyze results to determine the best vendor- Work with vendors to negotiate the best terms- Prepare purchase orders- Understand philosophy and tools of lean manufacturing- Utilize critical thinking to make trade-offsResponsibilities:See AboveWorking hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSkills:Requirements:-Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration -Minimum of three years' experience in a buyer position-Understanding of prepared financial statements -Prioritize and execute tasks-Strong communication skills-1+ years of experience as a receptionist in a medical environment-Must be able to work in a fast paced environment-Excellent communication and customer service skills-Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite-Ability to multi-task, handle interruptions, and meet hard deadlinesEducation:BachelorsExperience:1-4 yearsQualifications:See Above To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply or if you have questions you can reach out to Troy Thoms at 605-335-6010Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. No one works harder for you than Spherion. EEO Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by law.