Buyer

Akkodis is seeking a Buyer for a 6 months contract with a client located in Phoenix AZ

Pay Range: $30/hr. - $31/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Summary:

As a Senior Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for all aspects related to the purchase of Direct and Indirect Capital purchases. You will be proficient with electronic purchasing systems, negotiating with suppliers, and analyzing total costs and will protect the Company's interests by reviewing and utilizing appropriate contract terms and conditions and contract templates. Negotiate directly with suppliers; complete in-depth price analyses, develop formal negotiation plans; and resolve exceptions to terms and conditions. The Buyer thoroughly understands and adheres to sourcing policies/procedures and Code of Conduct. Effectively interacts with multiple departments at all levels of internal and external organizations and professionally resolves problems in a fair and ethical manner.

In this role, you will impact the company by driving cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier relationships, and implementing best practices in procurement and supply chain management.

Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 5 years of procurement experience in goods and services buying

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver on customer needs

• Conduct competitive bids

• Identify cost reduction opportunities

• Review and monitor purchase requisitions

• Manage supplier communication

• Understand market trends

• Deal with invoice discrepancies

• Ensure compliance with strategic procurement

• Project Management

We value:

• Must have a working knowledge of procurement/sourcing, purchasing procedures, concepts, products, services and strategic supplier management

• Direct and/or Indirect purchasing experience

• Direct negotiation experience

• Knowledge of purchasing systems

• eAuction experience

• Capital experience

• Casting and Machining Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree

• Strong communication skills and a team player

• Good organizational - ability to prioritize and do problem solving

If you are interested in this Buyer job in Phoenix AZ, please contact Nitesh Kumar at (610 206 0160) or Nitesh.Kumar@akkodisgroup.com. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.

This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records by federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance