Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Company Description

Our client, who develops innovative, high quality, proprietary products that can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings around the globe and has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Buyer at their Broomfield, CO location.

Contract Duration: 6 to 12 months

Pay Range: $23 to $27 per hour (DOE)

SUMMARY:

• Develops and implements strategic supplier alliances to support procurement of non-production related goods and services for entire campus
• Procures goods, services and capital requirements for support groups
• Procures collateral for WFD and Corporate Marketing
• Communicates with suppliers and internal customers to ensure quality of goods or services, competitive pricing and timely delivery

Job Description

• Takes prompt action on purchase requisitions
• Identifies supplier source based upon approved supplier list or specific requirements
• Inputs all requisition orders for goods and raw materials into computer
• Ensures that all requisition orders have been properly authorized along with documentation paperwork
• Places purchase order with supplier
• Remains in contact with all suppliers to remain informed of all changes to delivery schedule dates
• Expedites goods or raw materials from suppliers on an as needed basis
• Communicates changes in delivery schedule to requisitioner
• Reviews MRP messages on a daily basis and takes appropriate timely action
• Reviews min/max levels for adjustments based upon usage patterns
• Communicates changes in delivery schedule to internal customers
• Selects suppliers whose pricing, terms and quality are in conjunction with company business practices
• Evaluates suppliers on a continuous basis with respect to their quality, service and pricing
• Identifies and implements opportunities to right size the supplier base
• Establishes and maintains external purchase agreements and internal procedures to facilitate prompt servicing of goods and service needs
• Works with support groups to resolve problems with suppliers on defective products or obtain purchase credits

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of how to communicate with people during tense or stressful situations.
• Basic knowledge of the principles of purchasing and sourcing goods and raw materials.
• Solid knowledge of the legal aspects of purchasing.
• Solid knowledge of the principles of negotiation to work with suppliers on issues and terms of delivery.
• Solid knowledge of computer use and software such as Word, Excel and SAP
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective work relationships with department representatives and suppliers.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional college course level work in a business related field would be beneficial.
• Additional work experience in working with a computerized purchasing system would be desirable

Additional Information

Job Store is an EOE.