As a Buyer, you will be responsible for procuring all raw materials, components, and buying/reselling finished goods and supplies to support facility operations and sales teams. You will develop commodity strategies to drive cost savings and improve the sourcing and supplier selection for the division. While working strategically with suppliers and evaluating performance, you will execute Sales, Inventory, and Operating Planning (SIOP) for key product categories to improve lead times and on-time delivery.Responsibilities:- An analytical and proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers, and colleagues.- Demonstrated success with managing several projects and priorities simultaneously and independently.- Exceptional organization skills with ability to gather, record, and maintain accurate data, files, and entries while ensuring data integrity.- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with people of varying levels of education/experience.- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as needed- less than 10% of the time.Skills:- Technical skills including a high-level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs; experience with SAP preferred.- A comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes including supplier development and performance management, analyzing and negotiating contracts, Purchase Price Variance (PPV), ISO processes, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kanban systems and Vendor Managed Inventory Programs (VMI), and Cost Control Management.- Ability to perform market surveys and analyze cost and pricing data to determine best value.- Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage procurement and inventories from a remote location.Education:BachelorsExperience:3-5 yearsQualifications:A 4-year degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field; or an Associates degree with 3-5 years of related experience - Experience with both domestic and international procurement and negotiations.- Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt and CPM or APICS Certification (CPIM and/or CSCP). Immediate need. Apply on line with current resume.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. 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, you will be responsible for procuring all raw materials, components, and buying/reselling finished goods and supplies to support facility operations and sales teams. You will develop commodity strategies to drive cost savings and improve the sourcing and supplier selection for the division. While working strategically with suppliers and evaluating performance, you will execute Sales, Inventory, and Operating Planning (SIOP) for key product categories to improve lead times and on-time delivery.Responsibilities:- An analytical and proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers, and colleagues.- Demonstrated success with managing several projects and priorities simultaneously and independently.- Exceptional organization skills with ability to gather, record, and maintain accurate data, files, and entries while ensuring data integrity.- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with people of varying levels of education/experience.- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as needed- less than 10% of the time.Skills:- Technical skills including a high-level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs; experience with SAP preferred.- A comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes including supplier development and performance management, analyzing and negotiating contracts, Purchase Price Variance (PPV), ISO processes, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kanban systems and Vendor Managed Inventory Programs (VMI), and Cost Control Management.- Ability to perform market surveys and analyze cost and pricing data to determine best value.- Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage procurement and inventories from a remote location.Education:BachelorsExperience:3-5 yearsQualifications:A 4-year degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field; or an Associates degree with 3-5 years of related experience - Experience with both domestic and international procurement and negotiations.- Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt and CPM or APICS Certification (CPIM and/or CSCP). Immediate need. Apply on line with current resume.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. 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.