A Buyer in the Raleigh, NC area is needed for a multinational power management company. This job involves sourcing and managing relationships with suppliers for a variety of goods and services, including electrical components, while also driving cost-reduction initiatives.
location: Raleigh, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $23.01 - 32.18 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Source goods and services, including electrical components and fabricated products, to support CPDI operations.
- Manage supplier relationships, assess material demands, implement corporate goals, evaluate suppliers on pricing and scheduling, perform cost savings analysis, and develop new sources of supply.
- Work with Engineering for changes and new product releases and coordinate with other divisions to develop supply base capabilities.
- Proactively resolve Accounts Payable issues and work to improve supply chain resilience against component shortages.
- Provide forecasts and purchasing strategy to vendors to balance demand and risk.
Education and Experience:
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of purchasing experience, along with working knowledge of digital technology, MRP/Material Planning Systems (SAP required), and general manufacturing and purchasing practices.
- Three years of purchasing experience.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
