14338796
Located in Kilgore, TX
Pay: $25
Job Full Description
Express Employment Professionals of Longview is currently seeking a Buyer for a large manufacturer in Kilgore.
Job duties and experience needed include:
- Assume procurement responsibilities for new and existing products, including price, schedule, supplier selection, documentation write-up & terms and conditions.
- Managing supplier''s critical path delivery requirements in support of key program milestones
- Proficiency to perform and comprehend price and cost analysis, source selection/justification, analysis of supplier quotation.
- Provide regular status updates of material availability and shortages as required to meet engineering and production schedules.
- Establish and maintain critical working relationship with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Quality Assurance functional business areas.
- Issue RFIs, RFQs/quotes, conduct bid analysis, down select suppliers, and award purchase orders supporting a high mix of different commodity types within a diversified product portfolio.
- Develop and maintain virtual PO folio file documentation requirements with a high degree of business ethics and integrity.
- Perform negotiations (supplier price, delivery, and exceptions to purchase order flow downs, i.e., Terms and Conditions)
- Participate and drive supplier development and management activity to achieve consistent cost reductions with leveraged buying strategies.
YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or Purchasing or equivalent a plus.
- A minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management in a manufacturing environment
- Professional APICS and/or ASCM certification an asset
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with internal customers and suppliers.
- Experience with JDE a strong plus.
Details
- Starting pay $25 per hour.
- Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5 pm
- Apply today at 903-663-3559 com
Benefits available to eligible Express Associates
- Medical Plan
- Rx Drug Reimbursement
- Vision/Dental Plan
- Life Insurance/Short-term Disability
- 6 Paid Holidays/5 Paid Vacation Days
- Direct Deposit
- Referral Bonuses
Longview, TX
1255
101 West Hawkins Parkway
Suite 4
Longview, TX 75605
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