Procurement Buyer II - Contract

TalentBurst, Inc.

Wilmington, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26.66–$27.58 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Corporate Banking, Credit Processing, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Establish Priorities, Inventory Costs, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Logistics, Multitasking, Peoplesoft, Philosophy, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Planning, Production Control, Production Costing, Production Support, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Request for Information (RFI), SAP, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Work From Home
LOCATION
Wilmington, NC
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Procurement Buyer II
Location: Wilmington, NC - 100% Onsite
Duration: 12+ Months


Interview Process: One in-person interview (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes)

Job Description:
Please ensure that all submitted candidates have the required supply chain experience and meet the years of experience outlined below. The hiring manager also requires candidates to be proficient with analytical tools, as well as PeopleSoft and/or SAP.
Kindly submit only candidates who clearly meet these requirements.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Inventory Purchasing
Manage selected inventory items in support of Production needs
Analysis Replenishment for commodity/ special ordering and buys
Review order confirmation and change orders
Check order issues and expedites for inventory items assigned
Manage PO closure reports for change/resolution
Ongoing supply management for items - ROP/Max
Follow-up on information requests for vendors and purchasing parts

Inventory value - Level and Philosophy
Manage selected inventory items assigned to support production and control costs on inventory for the entire part life cycle from new parts to obsolescence.

Vendor Management
Support and align parts to corporate contract suppliers
Enter new supplier data along with banking changes in corporate system
Investigate supplier invoice issues

Accounting Interaction
Follow accounting requirements and direction for inventory items
Investigation standard cost, item codes, capital spares, transaction issues, account issues, etc. as needed
Processing inventory items credits and issues
Compile monthly purchase order report follow-up per audit requirements
Resolve Received not Billed part issues with suppliers

Hours of work/Work Schedule/Flextime:
Often a longer than an 8 hour work day is needed to accomplish all the tasks in this position. Starting at 7:00 AM or ending at 6:00 PM to ensure production coverage including a flexible lunch hour for coverage is often needed. All hours are in the office, no work from home as we support production.

Required Education:
Prefer a bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Technical

Required Years and Area of Experience:
3+ years of demonstrated success in Supply Chain functions in areas such as Storeroom, Procurement, Planning, or customer care functions.

Required Skills:
Strong team skills; ability to function effectively as a contributing team member
Self-starter, reliable and resourceful; willing to take on tasks for self-improvement and/or alleviate workloads in other areas
Experience with PeopleSoft/SAP
Experience with analytical tools (Proficient Excel preferred, etc. ...)
Effective task prioritization with ability to multi-task
Conflict Management / Problem Solving
Highest level of interpersonal skills: tact, patience, flexibility and courtesy
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels and gains trust and respect
Maintain composure and quality work during variations of work schedule, priorities and under tight deadlines

Desired Skills:
Knowledge of how to handle proprietary drawings/parts
Knowledge of fundamental inventory control procedures
Ability to work as team member and / or leader. Ability to work with engineering / technical customers and suppliers to achieve win-win outcomes
Communicate effectively with internal customers and external suppliers
Understand customer requirements and support the development of strategies to meet or exceed those expectations
Serve as a change agent to develop, communicate and execute new ideas and methods to make the organization more effective
Problem Solving / Issue Resolution skills
Quick Learner of Procurement policies, processes, and tools

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About the Company

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TalentBurst, Inc.

For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.

Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!

 

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.talentburst.com/