materials buyer.

Are you a strategic procurement expert with a knack for negotiation and a relentless drive to optimize supply chains? We are actively seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented individual to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role demands a professional who can seamlessly manage complex supplier relationships, ensuring the acquisition of materials, components, equipment, and services at the most optimal cost without compromising on quality, reliability, or the urgency of our needs. We're looking for someone who thrives on making a tangible impact on our manufacturing and R&D initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented professional with exceptional organizational and analytical skills, capable of leading our end-to-end procurement processes. This includes everything from issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and meticulously analyzing proposals to skillfully negotiating prices and delivery terms, and efficiently managing purchase orders. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the timely receipt of materials, coordinating purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering to maintain planned inventory levels, and spearheading problem resolution for any material-related accounting and receiving issues.

salary: $25 - $35 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors



Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Management: Negotiate optimal pricing & terms, & manage key supplier relationships, including strategic accounts & those with significant activities.
• End-to-End Procurement: Execute the complete procurement cycle, from RFQ issuance & proposal analysis to purchase order management & ensuring timely material receipt.
• Cost Optimization & Quality Assurance: Procure materials, components, equipment, & services at the lowest total cost while upholding quality, reliability, & urgency requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering and Supply Chain Management to identify new suppliers & resolve material-related accounting & receiving issues.
• Inventory & Production Planning: Maintain planned inventory levels, conduct E&Z analysis to minimize excess, & manage complex manufacturing schedules considering business demands.
• Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure global compliance with Engineering Change Orders, develop business simplification methods for procurement, & assist with ISO document development.
• Technical & Analytical Support: Interpret engineering drawings, leverage material knowledge for effective communication with suppliers and engineers, and provide feedback for cost reduction initiatives.
• Logistics & R&D Integration: Act as the primary contact for Product Support and R&D teams, plan and manage field support activities, and serve as the central point for logistics inquiries and eSR creation.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment

Skills

• NEGOTIATIONS (2 years of experience is required)
• Quotes (1 year of experience is preferred)
• Shortage Management (1 year of experience is preferred)
• Supplier Monitoring (1 year of experience is preferred)
• Materials Cost Management (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Problem Solving (1 year of experience is preferred)
• PO Management (2 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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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.