Buyer

Job Title: Buyer
Location: Proctor, WV 26055
Pay Rate: $30/hr - $38/hr
Job Type: Contract (potentially contract to hire)
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Onsite, Day Schedule (M-F)

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required

POSITION SUMMARY:

Organizes and monitors purchasing records distribution, recording, and files retention, and actively performs purchasing activities. Cultivates new and long-standing vendor relationships to attain the mutual professionalism required to assure timely deliveries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manages the flow, recording, and processing of purchasing documents. Controls and manages the purchasing activity with external suppliers. Negotiates purchases to the most economical advantage to the Company.
* Leverage yearly purchases to achieve lowest total cost for the purchase of goods (mostly store goods) through the identification of repeatable purchases, potential supply base and makes recommendations on the appropriate sourcing strategy.
* Prepares, submits for quotes, and purchases requisitioned materials and equipment following evaluation.
* Prepares bid comparisons based on evaluation derived from vendor's bids.
* Expedites orders that are critical to the operation of the Plants and those orders that are behind schedule.
* Prepares and maintains preferred vendor database based on previous cost, quality of service, reliability and types of goods and materials.
* Assists and researches logistical information in specific areas relating to all Plant departments.
* Assists Accounting in resolving purchase/billing discrepancies; warehouse stores and other departments in expediting, scheduling, contracts, and specifications.
* Assures that purchases have the proper D.O.A. approval levels applied and that the purchasing department complies with external guidelines, such as SOX and Frank-Dodd.
* Contacts vendors to obtain quotes, delivery schedules, and terms of payment. When appropriate, negotiates discounts, delivery schedules and terms.
* Develops thorough knowledge of the Company"s ERP tools.
* No direct supervisory responsibilities, however requires the ability to motivate and lead non-reports in the purchasing function as well as non-purchasing functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
* B.S. / B.A. in Business related or Engineering field required.
* Minimum of 3 years purchasing/procurement experience required.
* Experience working in the production industry is needed.
* Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
* Strong business background involving realistic expectations and cost controls.
* Experience in using SAP is preferred.
* Vendor management, materials management and/or inventory management is a plus.

Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com.

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