Buyer

Job Title: Buyer Job Location: Shrewsbury, MA Job Duration: 06+ Months Contract Pay Rate: $45.55/hr on W2 – (no benefits)

Description

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to support our company’s procurement activities. Buyer’s role will be working closely with Project Managers and Engineers to source materials and equipment for new projects. Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions and resources.

Essential duties include purchase material, ensure an efficient and effective process, expedite orders, create material master numbers, maintain the material on SAP Projects and other purchasing-related tasks.

This position will increase organizational capacity due a general increase in Custom Engineering America.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute Purchase Orders and Purchase REQ’s as required – 30%
• Create new Material Master numbers and update project systems component lists in SAP – 20%
• Reconcile receiving, quality and invoice issues – 15%
• Negotiate supplier pricing based upon purchasing variables such as frequency, quantities, capacity, etc. – 10%
• Other Purchasing functions as required – 10%
• Establish and maintain effective supplier relationships – 5%
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain preferred payment terms – 5%
• Identify opportunities to e-bid material on Pall exchange to achieve site VAVE goal – 5%
• Qualification/Experience:BS/BA degree required
• SAP experience required
• Minimum 3–5 years of related supply chain experience
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in production planning
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Must be organized and able to multitask
• Position

Competencies

• Proven competency with software tools such as Word, Excel and SAPSAP experience is preferred
• Well organized, capable of managing and prioritizing across projects with a thorough approach to workload management
• Able to build and maintain supplier relationships and complete tasks on time
• Ability to deal directly with suppliers in all situations while maintaining a professional and pleasant demeanor
• Able to support the production process
• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of personnel within the organization
• Accounting skills and detailed understanding of business processes and business systems
• Other

Requirements

• Ability to operate in a project and production based organization with strict timelines, frequent priority changes
• General Health and Safety:
• To follow relevant legal requirements and the Company Health & Safety Policy
• To keep your work area tidy and free from hazards
• Report and address any safety defects