Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Procurement/Supply Chain - Buyer (Mid-Level)
JOB LOCATION: Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (Onsite Position)
Contract Duration: 06 months
Job Description:
• 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%•
QUALIFICATIONS/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 SAP.
• SAP 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