Buyer/Purchasing 2

Job Title: Buyer/Purchasing 2
Location: Peoria, IL
Job Type: W2 Contract
Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: On-site
Pay Range: $17-26 per hour
Job Description:
The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
 Job Responsibilities:

• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.
• Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.

 
Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

• Conducting analysis to support category strategy development and execution, support supplier relationship management and the achievement of cost/performance targets. Buyer needs to lead Indirect Manufacturing Equipment categories/supplier management for sub-categories and suppliers assigned to them.

Typical task breakdown:

• Conduct quantitative analysis using Excel.
• Develop category strategies.
• Ensure supplier scorecards are up to date and maintain accurate and timely information on the supplier
• Support negotiations with suppliers and establish TCO (Total cost of Ownership) approach across Indirect capital equipment categories.
• Establish a knowledge of stakeholder management processes and ensure engagement with stakeholders throughout the process (both during the gate reviews and outside)
• Managing Life cycle management for equipment’s which includes spares and service strategy.
• Supporting Capital projects and agreement execution in collaboration with legal.

Education/Experience 
Years of experience: 2-4 years of experience required.
Degree requirement: Associates degree required, Bachelor’s preferred.
Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Any purchasing experience
Top 3 SkillsStrategic Thinking Negotiation Relationship Management
 
Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of costs, working capital, and other financial metrics
• Experience working in CBS, NextGen, SIA, Guided Buy
• Knowledge and use of eProcurement platforms.
• General understanding of various manufacturing equipment used in production facilities

 
Soft Skills

• Strong facilitation skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs
• Experience managing supplier relationships and conducting negotiations.

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