What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Purchasing Specialist V position at Infojini Inc?
Job Title: Buyer/Purchasing Specialist V
Job Location: Columbus, IN, 47201 (hybird)
Duration: 6 Months (High Chances of extension)
Payrate: $45/hr on W2
Schedule: 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday
Hours: Typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)
Hybrid
- 3 days onsite
- 2 days remote
Must-Have Skills
New Product Development / Technical Sourcing
- Supplier selection
- Product development support
- Cost, quality, and timeline management
Supplier Negotiation
- Vendor negotiations
- Supplier agreements and contracts
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Working with Engineering, Procurement, Project Teams, and Suppliers
Risk Management
- Identifying and mitigating supplier, technical, and project risks
Cost & Financial Experience
- Cost targets
- Should Cost analysis/tools
- Financial decision-making for sourcing
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
Required Experience
5 years of relevant experience
Experience is more important than the exact number of years
Ideal Candidate
Someone with a technical or engineering background who has supported product development, worked closely with suppliers, negotiated commercial agreements, managed project risks, and collaborated across multiple teams to bring new products to market.
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Summary:
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
Responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization.
Education/Experience
o Bachelors degree in finance or a related business field required
o 10 years finance related experience required
o CPSM/CPPM/CPP (Certified Professional Supply Management; Certified Professional Purchasing Management; Certified Purchasing Professional)
Responsibility level
o Exercises independent judgment with little to no direction from supervisor
Skills
o Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills (Required)
oExpert ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data (Required)
o Expert ability to accurately document and record customer/client information (Required)
o Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback (Required)
o Expert knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing (Required)
o Expert knowledge of supply chain management (Typically required)
o Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel (Required)
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
o Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability
o Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
o Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies
o Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales
o Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers
o Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
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