As a Buyer on our Logistics team, you will be involved in obtaining materials used for plant operations, developing supplier relationships, and negotiating price, schedules, terms, and conditions, while focusing on results.Responsibilities:Work closely with our Finance team to build and maintain vendor relationships. Procure materials needed for plant operations and participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials. Enter material, equipment, and miscellaneous purchase orders into the system and place orders daily. Troubleshoot and resolve problems for any material defects, delivery shortages, overages, and invoice discrepancies and schedule product returns when required.Improve and maintain automated purchasing systems. Develop supplier relationships.Negotiate with suppliers to obtain favorable prices, schedules, terms, and conditions.Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material needs and availability.Monitor vendor performance and meets with suppliers to maintain vendor relations.Offer suggestions for improvements of operations or processes.Communicate and interact effectively and efficiently with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers.Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSkills:Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook to effectively communicate with internal teams and vendors.Education:AssociateExperience:0-1 yearsQualifications:Required: Associate's degree and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent purchasing experience). Preferred: Experience with lean manufacturing, cost reductions, and data analysis. This is a Direct Hire Opportunity! Please apply online or call and ask for Jennifer at 507-432-2430.Spherion 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. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, 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.
As a Buyer on our Logistics team, you will be involved in obtaining materials used for plant operations, developing supplier relationships, and negotiating price, schedules, terms, and conditions, while focusing on results.Responsibilities:Work closely with our Finance team to build and maintain vendor relationships. Procure materials needed for plant operations and participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials. Enter material, equipment, and miscellaneous purchase orders into the system and place orders daily. Troubleshoot and resolve problems for any material defects, delivery shortages, overages, and invoice discrepancies and schedule product returns when required.Improve and maintain automated purchasing systems. Develop supplier relationships.Negotiate with suppliers to obtain favorable prices, schedules, terms, and conditions.Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material needs and availability.Monitor vendor performance and meets with suppliers to maintain vendor relations.Offer suggestions for improvements of operations or processes.Communicate and interact effectively and efficiently with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers.Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSkills:Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook to effectively communicate with internal teams and vendors.Education:AssociateExperience:0-1 yearsQualifications:Required: Associate's degree and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent purchasing experience). Preferred: Experience with lean manufacturing, cost reductions, and data analysis. This is a Direct Hire Opportunity! Please apply online or call and ask for Jennifer at 507-432-2430.Spherion 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. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, 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.