Buyer Jobs

Job Title: Buyer/Planner Company: Middleby Location: Elgin, IL Description: Middleby Marshall is a manufacturer of conveyor cooking systems for the restaurant industry in Elgin, IL. We are seeking a contract to hire Material Buyer/Planner to coordinate and release direct materials meeting the production planning objectives in a fast paced assembly envirnonment. The role will also monitor end-user inventory demand and materials on hand or in transit in order to optimize overall supply chain planning. Five + years experience, MAPICS, MRP and Kanban (sheet metal and electrical components). Will work independently to procure materials, components, supplies, and equipment consistent with production schedules and quality standards. Will be responsible to plan and control the inventory levels of raw materials. Will review sales orders based on inventory levels. Will maintain records, arrange for delivery and follow up on delivery schedules. Planning and establish production schedules for designated manufacturing line to conform to requirements of the master production schedule. Purchase assigned products in the most economical lot sizes, quality and combination while considering the total cost of usage

Job Title: Manufacturing Buyer Company: Aerotek Location: Englewood, CO Description: Manufacturing Buyer (Level I)- Quote and purchase inventory and non-inventory products and services from approved suppliers.- Quote and purchase all contract manufactured / distributed products and services.- Select sources of supply, including quantities to be purchased, delivery schedules, and pricing. Decisions will be made after consultation with other Client departments and teams which have a vested interest in the decision.- Initiate and maintain effective and professional relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers (CMs), current and potential.- Build long term relationships with suppliers or contract manufacturers, while minimizing the number of suppliers.- Track and report on supplier performance.- Return rejected product to suppliers as appropriate.- Aggressively pursue cost reductions and improved terms; negotiate supplier contracts to set goals for cost reductions.- Minimize waste in the purchasing system by implementing supplier managed inventory programs. - Monitor inventory levels, adjust min/max levels as necessary, and strive to maximize inventory turns.- Coordinate our Clients customer requirements between production, customer service, and materials.- Understand and support Quality Systems for the medical device business.- Participate in Kaizen events internally and externally; participate in and support cross functional teams.- Negotiate and write contracts that maintain the regulatory requirements and the financial well being of our Client and that are equitable to both the supplier and our Client.Job Qualifications:Knowledge, Skill and Ability:- Knowledge of computerized ERP systems, min/max and capacity planning- Knowledge of software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint- Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks.- Strong communication skills (oral and written).- Sound demonstrated organizational skills.- Basic knowledge of supplier processes and capabilities.- Basic knowledge of business accounting.- Knowledge of our Clients quality policies and requirements.- Ability and willingness to travel for several days at a time Education or Formal Training: - High School diploma - Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferredExperience:- At least 2 years purchasing experience- Preferred experience in a regulated industryMaterial and Equipment Directly Used:- Computer, keyboard, printer, mouse, and other peripheral equipment - Personal Digital Assistant / Blackberry or equivalent- Telephone and fax- Microsoft Office software including: Word, Excel, PowerPointWorking Environment/Physical Activities:- Office environment with cubicles- Position is often sedentary and computer-based, but active during travel to meet with suppliers- Occasional overnight travel required If you are interested, please respond to Natalie Trifilio at [email address removed] or call Register to View . All applications will be handled confidentially.Required Skills: Knowledge of ERP systems, Knowledge of Microsoft software, Experience in a regulated environment, Basic knowledge of business accounting, Ability to travel for several days at a time, At least 2 years of purchasing experienceJoin Aerotek Professional Services. Our customized employment solutions and personalized approach give job seekers access to great opportunities with competitive salaries. Aerotek offers comprehensive benefits that can include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone; put it in the hands of a specialist. Launch or rejuvenate your career today with Aerotek Professional Services! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.

Job Title: Manufacturing Purchaser $40,000 - $45,000 Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting U.S. Location: ORLANDO, FL Description: Classification: Full Time Compensation: $40000 to $45000 per year Solid and stable manufacturing company has an opening for a Purchaser/Planner. Previous experience in material planning and/or supply chain management is required. Qualified candidates should have a proven history of strong negotiation skills and strategic material planning in a manufacturing environment. Should be comfortable in a warehouse type environment. Qualified candidates can apply by sending a current copy of your resume to Kevin Callahan, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half Finance and Accounting by clicking here: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] Robert Half Finance & Accounting pioneered specialized financial recruitment and today is the worldwide leader. We specialize in placing professionals on a full-time basis in a variety of areas, including accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, credit & collections, audit and taxation. For six decades we have been matching highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with our clients' positions. Our relationship with industry-leading companies in more than 350 locations around the globe gives you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. We encourage you to work with us to find out why FORTUNE magazine ranked us #1 in our industry on the list of America's Most Admired Companies. (Source: FORTUNE, March 19, 2007). Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Requirements - A bachelors degree in business is required. Previous purchasing experience is required, manufacturing background is preferred. Six Sigma, JIT, ABC and Kanban experienced applicants are encouraged to apply. By Clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use

Job Title: Lead Buyer- Manufacturing - Allentown, NJ Company: Huxley Associates Location: Allentown, NJ Description: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer / Senior Buyer to join a leading manufacturing company within the Cosmetic industry and take on leadership responsibility within the Purchasing team. If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team of Buyers, develop their working practices, and help oversee the Purchasing of a major company, then this could be the position for you.   They are looking to bring an individual on to their Purchasing team to oversee the procurement of a range of projects they are involved in. The materials being sourced range from raw materials, packaging, chemiclas and MRO. The role will involve:   -Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager - Working on specific projects from conception (design) stage to completion - Sourcing materials and components for projects from suppliers - Overseeing the processing of materials sourcing, purchase orders, and supplier agreements - Negotiating pricing and terms and conditions with suppliers, in line with strategic cost saving measures developed for company - Managing and sourcing of new suppliers and products/components.   This position really is a fantastic opportunity with a company that has a full order book for 2009. So if you want to contribute to improving the company’s processes, supplier relationships and total cost and help develop a group of Buyers then this is the position for you.

Job Title: Industrial Buyer Company: Burnett Staffing Specialists Location: Houston, TX Description: Privately owned company which provides engineered equipment modules for large chilled water & heating plants is in need of an Industrial Buyer. These modular chilled water plants are used in gas turbine inlet air cooling systems for the Power Generation industry as well as for Process Cooling, District Cooling plants, and large building chilled water central plant/HVAC applications.   You will have the responsibility of obtaining goods and services as assigned, and ensuring that quality, cost effective products are delivered according to supplier performance requirements. You will execute procurement strategies and use your strong negotiation skills for cost increases/decreases with current suppliers. You will also order materials to satisfy forecasted and safety stock requirements to insure there are no gaps in material receipts to meet production. While working with both domestic and international suppliers in this role, you will establish reliable, predictable supply channels to encourage a consistent inbound flow of materials in an effort to support long term growth and reliability, while minimizing the need for material expedites.   To qualify for this excellent direct hire opportunity, you must have the following: Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Highly organized self starter requiring minimal supervision Excellent organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Knowledge of materials management, purchasing methods, expediting procedures, and supply chain integration. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department. Great Plains experience/purchasing module knowledge. Microsoft Office Suite experience Minimum of 5 years experience in expediting/purchasing and supply chain in a manufacturingenvironment. Understanding and knowledge of fabrication and materials Understanding of general manufacturing practices, policies and processes - customer service, returns, MRP, cycle count, work orders, stock management. Member ISM (NAPM) or APICS High School Education.   Please apply by entering your information on line. Go to http://www.burnettstaffing.com/ click on "Find Jobs" enter this job title under keywords click on Houston in the city drop-down box click search. Then click "Preload from Resume" under Build your Profile when the job posting opens and complete the profile to finish registering.   If you have questions concerning this position, please call Register to View and speak to Mary Lee. You may also email her at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] Please be sure to tell us where you saw this job posting. Thank you for the opportunity to consider you for this position. EOE Job Requirements   Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Highly organized self starter requiring minimal supervision Excellent organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Knowledge of materials management, purchasing methods, expediting procedures, and supply chain integration. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department. Great Plains experience/purchasing module knowledge. Microsoft Office Suite experience Minimum of 5 years experience in expediting/purchasing and supply chain in a manufacturingenvironment. Understanding and knowledge of fabrication and materials Understanding of general manufacturing practices, policies and processes - customer service, returns, MRP, cycle count, work orders, stock management.

Job Title: Buyer (Manufacturing/Biotech) Company: Aerotek Location: San Diego, CA Description: Our client, a San Diego-based biotech and manufacturing firm, is currently hiring for an experienced Buyer. Duties and responsibilities of the position include:Process general, contract, capital, and manufacturing orders, and associated documentation accurately and in a timely manner. General consolidation and resourcing of requisitions and invoice resolution. Assist with month-end close.Helping end users, vendor follow up, invoice resolution and assist with month end closing. Qualifications & Requirements: Qualified candidates will have a 3+ years’ relevant experience in Biotech industry.Experience working in a team environment within cross-functional teams and in a fast-paced environment.Must have experience in manufacturing, contracts, and SOX related purchasing.Experience in using Oracle 11i software. Candidates must possess a professional demeanor, be courteous, and demonstrate initiative, sense of urgency, ability to organize and prioritize, keen attention to detail and must have strong customer service skills. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit resumes immediately and follow up with phone calls to Register to View .Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity.Required Skills: biotech experience, 3+ years purchasing experienceJoin Aerotek Professional Services. Our customized employment solutions and personalized approach give job seekers access to great opportunities with competitive salaries. Aerotek offers comprehensive benefits that can include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone; put it in the hands of a specialist. Launch or rejuvenate your career today with Aerotek Professional Services! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.

Job Title: Buyer for Manufacturing Company - Company: Location: orlando, FL Description: We work with a company in Lake Mary that is looking for a Buyer on a contract basis. The position will last 2 months, it has potential to go permanent, but it is not guarenteed. So only apply if you are interested in contract work! Job Description: Place purchase orders in response to MRP generated reports and other systems in support of product manufacturing. Work with Senior Buyers to assist with vendor search and vendor pre-qualification for procurement of new tooling and parts. Review open purchase orders and new requirements to assure correct quantities are on order and delivery dates are in line with manufacturing needs. Review Item cards, BOMs and forecasts for accuracy. Interface with engineering, planning, manufacturing, and quality assurance to coordinate purchases, first article part samples, and production delivery of parts in support of new design introduction. Skills/ Requirements: Must have experience as a buyer in an MRP driven manufacturing environment. Should be experienced in procurement of custom and off-the-shelf electromechanical parts such as circuit boards, small die cast parts, precision machined metal parts, injection molded plastic parts, bearings, lasers, and optical components. Must be proficient in the use of computers and computer based MRP systems. Proficiency in Excel and Word required. Prior experience with Microsoft Navision a big plus. Must have strong written and spoken communication skills for communication with vendors, coworkers and personnel from other departments. Location: Lake Mary Compensation: $20-24/hour This is a contract job. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Job Title: Planner / Buyer Manufacturing - Company: Location: austin, TX Description: Minimum 5 Years of buying/planning experience in the electronics industry. Please submit resume to: Register to View Reports To: General Manager Role and Purpose within the Organization: Responsible for all raw material movement into and through the company; including (but not limited to) price negotiation, on time delivery logistics, vendor selection, supplier reporting and supply chain management. Required Qualifications for Job Function: ? Minimum 5 Years of buying/planning experience in the electronics industry. ? Direct experience with PCB fabrication and semiconductors is desired. ? General knowledge, understanding and experience on ANSI/IPC industry standards for acceptability of PCB's. ? General knowledge, understanding and experience with AQL sampling plans. ? Strong communicator, self-motivated, problem solver, self-starter, works well with others. ? Experience in procuring and knowledge of electronic components. ? Must have experience with Windows-based personal computing and be proficient in Excel, WORD, E-Mail and Internet use. ? Must possess excellent written and verbal skills and have the ability to interact well with other departments. ? Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions from them. ? Should have an ability to adapt to changing situations and workload, as well as the ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral or schedule formats. ? Must possess excellent organizational skills & attention to detail. ? Must have thorough understanding of interaction between parts acquisition, MRP and scheduling. ? Familiar with ISO 9000 standard practices Responsibilities: ? Responsible for establishing, reviewing and maintaining aggressive supplier relationships in respect to price, delivery, quality and terms. ? Responsible for assuring the material scheduling necessary to maintain zero manufacturing down time while minimizing overall inventory exposure. ? Responsible for selecting and assuring appropriate packaging solutions (i.e. price, quality, qty, turns) are in place for all products being supported. ? Responsible for assuring that incoming PCB quality standards are properly stated and in line with both industry and customer standards. ? Responsible to work with engineering departments to insure that Gerber data and Fabrication Specifications are correct. ? Responsible to work with Accounting, Engineering and Planning to manage and insure that all inventory transactions (i.e. PO's, WO's, Routers's, Material Movements), records (i.e. BOM's, Inventory Masters, Inventory Qty's and Inventory Costs) and reports are being correctly executed and stated. ? Follow work rules and standard company procedures for safety, ESD and workmanship ? Other tasks as assigned including, but not limited to, assisting in other job operations and departments as needed Requested Personnel 1970 Rawhide Drive #212 Round Rock, TX 78681 Register to View Location: N. Austin Compensation: $40-$50K/yr DOE Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Job Title: Manufacturing Purchasing Agent - Company: Location: pittsburgh, PA Description: Manufacturing Purchasing Agent needed in RIDC Park, Blawnox, PA! Adecco, the world leader in workforce solutions, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to work on a 3-6 month contract for a large Electronics Assembly Plant! The ideal candidate will have a background in Purchasing for a Manufacturing plant. Strong computer skills in MS Office are required. CPM preferred but not required. Pay ranges from $15-$24/hour based on previous experience. Benefits will be available. M-F 7:30am-3:30pm or 8am-4pm. Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply via our online application on this website! Adecco is a full-service employment agency specializing in Production, Assembly, Warehouse, Administrative, Clerical, Data Entry and Technical positions. We operate offices in over 60 countries with 1200 branches in the United States alone! Compensation: 31200 - 45000 Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.