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Materials - Buyer - Direct - Intermediate

ICONMA, LLC

Gloucester, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$34.25–$39.25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Ariba, Best Practices, Bid Analysis, Business Administration, Business Processes, Coaching, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Data Analysis, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Plan, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Management (MPM), Materials Engineering, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Order Delivery, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Software, Product Costing, Product Testing, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Request for Proposals (RFP), SAP, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Gloucester, MA
POSTED
16 days ago
Our client, is a Material Engineering company, is looking for a Materials - Buyer - Direct – Intermediate for their Gloucester, MA location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision. Manage none strategic suppliers (none QFM)? $5M. Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
  • Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers.
  • Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner.
  • Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows purchasing business processes.
  • Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
  • Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues
 
Requirements:
  • Years of experience : 3-5
  • Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
  • Understanding of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.
  • Knowledge of inventory management and logistics.
  • Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
  • Significant experience in purchasing or procurement, often ranging from 3 to 5 years.
  • Experience in a similar industry or with specific products relevant to the hiring organization may be required.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
  • Problem Solving
  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
  • Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
  • Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
  • Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Excellent analytical skills to assess vendors and evaluate product quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Proficiency in procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Motivation, initiative, collaboration, connectivity and coaching
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is typically preferred
  • Required: Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain technologies
  • Required: procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA
  • Required: effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving
 
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