Buyer

Buyer 

Pay Rate: $30.17 per hour, W2
Location: Thomasville, GA
Duration: 12 Month Contract

Summary:

• Responsible for procuring and monitoring the movement of materials to meet production needs.
• Obtain materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Ensure material standards are met and resolve non-conformances or variances.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing annual sourcing goals and put steps in place to achieve them.
• Set-up and manage internal and external Kanban programs.
• Manage daily New Buy, Late, and Kanban reports for actions needed.
• Create and manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing, or modifying agreements as needed.
• Facilitate supplier meetings regarding quality issues to find resolution.
• Work with company Global Procurement Management Team on cost savings and supplier projects.
• Conduct indirect/purchase requisition ordering.
• Assist in researching and communicate ECO cost impacts to internal departments.
• Perform Oracle New Part Set-up and Maintenance.
• Conduct Kaizen/continuous improvement events and implement procurement department-related processes.
• Work toward achieving 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates and 95% OTD from suppliers.
• Assist in monthly department safety audits and report findings.
• Participate in War Room spend audits and make cost spend recommendations.
• Assist in reconciling Receiving, Incoming Inspection, or Accounts Payable issues as needed.
• Assist in inventory audits and running reports for Supplier Scorecards.
• Issue Corrective Action Plans and regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits and report reviews.
• Participate in internal employee committee to assist with sourcing best venues, material costs, and services.
• Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Supply chain/procurement experience.
• Ability to analyze bills of materials for cost and lead time accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with SAP.

Preferred Skills:

• College degree and any supply chain course or certifications are preferred.