Buyer/Purchaser

Company: Robert Half
Location: Auburn
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Ref ID: 00100-0011641085Classification: PurchaserCompensation: $60000.00 to $85000.00 yearlyAre you looking for an exciting new role in purchasing/buying with a well-known company that has a global presence and outstanding reputation? Robert Half is working with a long-time client in the Auburn area that has a Buyer/Purchasing Analyst need in which they are adding to staff because of growth! This is a manufacturing company with room for growth as well as a great benefit package. The plant hours are 7-4 and so they would typically need this person to work these hours or close to these hours. This needs to be someone that is comfortable working on-site and with a mask, at least during COVID. The Buyer maintains relationships with suppliers and identifies local suppliers for indirect materials. Establishes economic order quantities (EOQ) and shipment cadence for every component. This person understands and monitors purchasing triggers, discrete purchase orders and automated vendor schedules. Monitors flow of components from suppliers to the plant to ensure optimized packaging and compliance with EOQ directives.This is a Direct Buyer role - not Indirect.There would be no weekend work but would sometimes need to check in on projects here or there through email or follow up on something important. For example check on shipment or order coming from China, etc. In this role you would get to perform the following Job Responsibilities:- Acts as a liaison between multiple departments to ensure the delivery of appropriate component parts to manufacturing facilities through ordering and expediting as needed- Monitors purchase requisitions and invoices including: expediting shipments by preparing/following up on orders and obtaining certifications of delivery - Maintains necessary records of purchase, price, stock and consumption, supplier/vendor, specifications and catalog files. Manages relationships with suppliers and internal functions and proactively communicates demand schedules to suppliers- Maintains supplier requisite programs to manage unanticipated demand spikes as needed; creates and manages lead-time reduction programs with suppliers- Analyzes purchasing practices, evaluates quotes and performs cost/price and value analysis to recommend or develop alternative suppliers- Ensures compliance with supplier contracts and commercial terms sheets- Maintains records for tooling at vendors; submits capital requests for tooling upgrades or replacement with sufficient lead time If you meet most or all of these skills and are interested in learning more/being considered, please apply here or email your resume directly to cameron.day@roberthalf.comJob Requirements:Key Requirements for this role include: 1. Must have some spreadsheet experience in Excel or Googlesheets2. Looking for a minimum of 2-3+ of true buying/purchasing experience.3. Need someone from a similar environment such as manufacturing - highly prefer manufacturing or similar. 4. Preference of SAP experience or at least some larger ERP experience such as JDE or Oracle, etc. 5. Ability to communicate with all levels including CFO's, Presidents, Owners, Execs, etc.If you meet most or all of these skills and are interested in learning more/being considered, please apply here or email your resume directly to cameron.day@roberthalf.comRobert Half Finance & Accounting matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more on a full-time basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.When you work with us, you're working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" every year since 1998 and was No. 1 on Forbes' annual ranking of America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.-- 2020 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use).

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