Buying Specialist / Manufacturing
Location: Irwin, PA
Contract to Hire
Pay Rate $19 - $20 / per hour
Our capital equipment manufacturer is seeking a Buying Specialist who would be responsible for preparing and issuing basic purchase requisition / purchase order documentation to support day to day operations of the company. The candidate would be responsible for on-time delivery and quality goods and services from suppliers while supporting /driving on-going cost reduction activities as applicable.
Role & Responsibilities:
· Work collaboratively with other company locations to procure goods and services on their behalf.
· Work collaboratively with Suppliers in the procurement of goods and services in accordance with required price, availability and delivery schedules.
· Select products for purchase by analyzing cost and quality of items in conjunction with department managers.
· Assure the correct account coding is assigned to each purchase.
· Competitively bid products products/services whenever possible to obtain best value and provide recommendation to Purchasing Manager and Department Managers for review.
· Support Purchasing Manager in the negotiation of strategic supply contracts or conduct own negotiations as applicable.
· Monitor SAP ERP system to identify when inventory levels are low and place orders to replenish the raw materials needed to support production.
· Support cost savings objectives.
· Maintain proper Record Keeping of purchased items and services pertaining to cost, delivery, quality and performance, etc.
In addition to the core functions described above Purchasing Specialist shall perform other support functions including but not limited to:
· Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection and/or quality control personnel, users, vendors and others to determine the source of trouble and implement corrective action.
· Expedite delivery of goods to users, when necessary.
· Lead/facilitate assessments of current purchased items to verify if performance justifies their costs and associated efforts to identify more cost-effective solutions or more easily procured materials to help reduce lead times.
· Maintain ongoing supplier/client relationships.
· Support inventory cycle count efforts as directed.
· Prepare reports as requested to enable financial analysis for topics of particular interest.
· Implement tactical plans to achieve the required business objective.
· Perform other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by management.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Benefits: Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical, 401(k)
Upon converting to full-time. The candidate will be eligible for client benefit package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings, Short/Long Term Disability, and 401K
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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