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job summary: Buyer/Planner to join our clients team to drive efficiency in a high volume manufacturing environment! The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in procurement management, contract negotiation, and ERP systems to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain supplier relationships. This is a direct hire job opportunity. APPLY NOW! Required Qualifications: Must have at least three (3) year of buying/planning experienceExperience in an automotive or related manufacturing environmentAbility in contract negotiation, supplier management, and category management Proficiency in ERP systems such as JDE Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a technical field   location: Midway, Kentucky job type: Permanent salary: $65,000 - 70,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Maintain inventory at optimal levels and meet production schedulesEnsuring a smooth material flow, responding to bottlenecks or problem areas with proposed solutionsManage MRP and ERP to forecast demand, ensure materials availability, and plan production schedulesPlace orders and manage supplier relationshipsMaintain inventory levels, ensuring timely availability of materials.Confirm forecast demand, materials availability, and plan production schedules meet the necessary targets #randstadengineering   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 3 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: SchedulingPlanning 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.

Purchasing Specialist | Next-Step Career Growth Randstad is partnering with a premier client to find a proactive Purchasing Specialist with at least one year of experience. This is an ideal role for a professional who has the fundamentals down but is looking for more "nerve center" exposure. You will work alongside a new leadership team, providing a unique opportunity to help shape processes while mastering complex supply chain tools.Why Apply? Gain experience with EDI, SKU management, and high-level Excel - skills that are in high demand across the global supply chain. Learn the "why" and "how" behind purchasing for two different business divisions. salary: $43,680 - $52,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 9 AM - 6 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesStrategic Acquisition & Demand Order Execution: Build on your existing purchasing knowledge by processing specialized POs and assisting with competitive bid-related orders. Inventory Logic: Partner with sales divisions to align purchasing with real-time market demand, learning the "why" behind the buy. Technical Systems Mastery Data Administration: Take ownership of the SKU lifecycle, maintaining 100% accuracy in pricing and product details within the system. Systems Management: Gain advanced exposure to EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and leverage Excel across a multi-screen setup to track supply schedules. Vendor & Process Accountability Supplier Relations: Serve as the professional voice of the company, holding vendors accountable to shipping commitments and delivery timelines. Problem Resolution: Manage the "clean-up" of the supply chain by investigating 60+ day old orders and processing shelf-stock adjustments (SSA). Qualifications Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional purchasing/procurement experience. Tech Skills: strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience navigating SKU-based systems. Attributes: Self-starter with high "professional stamina" for a high-volume, fast-paced desk. SkillsPurchasing/ProcurementQualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. 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.

job summary: A Buyer is needed for a manufacturer of optics products in the Brooklyn Park, MN area. This role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of supply chain experience to manage purchasing and inventory levels by utilizing ERP systems, negotiating with suppliers, and analyzing MRP data to ensure timely product delivery and cost efficiency.   location: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota job type: Contract salary: $30.00 - 47.93 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Ensure a high service level to customers while achieving established supply chain goals.Purchase completed products and repair parts from approved suppliers.Emphasize timely delivery while producing and maintaining cost reductions.Prevent backorders and overstock situations through proactive management.Ensure ERP material master and vendor information remains accurate and up to date.Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing service levels and costs.Analyze and execute system-generated MRP results. Job Duties: Interact with suppliers to foster cooperative working relationships.Negotiate and resolve quality and service issues to the benefit of the company.Execute purchasing activities with an assigned supply base using timely and accurate communication.Place purchase orders and obtain necessary order confirmations.Manage delivery schedules by expediting, delaying, or canceling orders as required.Update ERP purchase order delivery dates to reflect real-time inventory availability.Maintain a thorough understanding of ERP system planning and its impact on purchasing.Evaluate material requirements and update item master data to support purchasing strategy.Analyze changes to MRP inputs and outputs to identify problems and recommend solutions.Project potential supply shortages and coordinate with suppliers to avoid backorders.Communicate supply issues and recovery timelines in detail to key internal stakeholders.Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Warehouse teams to resolve material non-conformances.Obtain return authorizations and facilitate return shipments and credit memos.Assist Accounts Payable in resolving three-way-match issues between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.Report supplier performance metrics and identify solutions for poor-performing vendors.Manage Supplier Change Notices and material Phase-in/Phase-out processes.Ensure systems are correctly set up to support new product launches.Support the continuous improvement of business processes. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Supply Chain or Business is required.APICS or similar professional certification is preferred.Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain or procurement.Significant understanding of general business processes.Experience utilizing ERP systems, with a preference for SAP.Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflicts to reach a consensus.strong abilities in problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making.Advanced written and verbal communication skills.Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.Well-versed in MS Office applications including Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.Ability to travel between 5% and 10% as needed.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors (required)  skills: Supply ChainAPICS SAPERP 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.