Buyer

Akkodis is seeking a Mid-Level Manufacturing Buyer job with a client in Gloucester MA. Must hold a Bachelors degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is required for this role. Will acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.Will solve complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Rate Range: $30/hr. to $38/hr. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Mid-Level Manufacturing Buyer responsibilities include:

• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision. Manage none strategic suppliers (none QFM)? $5M. Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows purchasing business processes.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues
• Functional Knowledge
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Understanding of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.
• Knowledge of inventory management and logistics.
• Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is required.
• Minimum Three years related experience.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrated with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess vendors and evaluate product quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Proficiency in procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 585-490-8656 or gina.manioci@akkodis.com.

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 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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