Buyer Jobs

Job Title: Purchasing Agent Company: Confidential Location: Palmetto, FL Description: - Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, planning, and purchasing selected materials and services within acceptable cost. - Maintain quality and quality parameters. - Pro-actively expedite material order. - Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and records. - Analyze and maintain inventory levels. - Place orders as per MRP requirements, production planning, and production schedules, issue vendor RFQs. - Disposition of non-confirming materials. - New vendor selection. - Support Engineering and Marketing departments in new product development and pricing activities.

Job Title: Manufacturing Buyer II Company: Pearson Location: Boston, MA Description: |Title: Manufacturing Buyer IIReq Number: pls-00029054Job Type: Term of Project Full TimeLocation(s): Boston MAPearson is an international media company with market-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. Pearson's education business represents about two-thirds of the company, and Penguin publishing and the Financial Times make up the balance. With more than 33,000 employees based in 60 countries, we are a family of businesses that draws on common assets, processes and shares a common purpose: to help our customers live and learn.Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.Pearson Custom Library (PCL)is looking to add a Manufacturing Buyer II to the team.-Serving as primary contact with specific PCL manufacturing vendors, this person will help in maintaining and monitoring vendor schedules and quality control of all PCL products from those vendors.-Working with PCL Purchase Order team, this person will work to ensure purchase orders are released promptly and accurately and will work with the PCL Project Specialists, as necessary, on specific PCL orders and external bookbuild site-related issues.-assist PCL Manufacturing Specialist in Preprint processing and other overflow duties, as needed-Together with Manufacturing Manager, help build team-based approach for all PCL work, assist with special projects, issue resolution, vendor relations and other duties as needed.Requirements:-1-2 years in publishing or manufacturing environment with understanding of print production and manufacturing processes.-Experience working with outside vendors, budgeting and scheduling required.-Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Title: On-Site Industrial Buyer Company: IDG USA, LLC Location: Hesston, KS Description: IGS USA LLC - nationwide distributor of Industrial MRO parts into manufacturing facilities.  Our current need is for a Site Buyer with 3-5 years experience - on site working at our customer in Wichita, KS.The main duties & responsibilities include - but not limited to:*  purchasing MRO Stock & non-stock items,*  Expedite orders to provide On-time Delivery to meet or exceed the customer demands,*  Stay knowledgeable of Tool Crib layout, bin locations & product ines,*  Ability to identify slow moving inventory,*  Ability to perform order entry - searching current or new vendor set up,*  Root cause analysis relative to cycle count or inventory variances,*  Sourcing product, finding the better economic price,*  Inventory control experience, problem solving, and the ability to analyze min/max inventory stock levels.For consideration you MUST send your resume with salary history/requirement in MS Word or PDF Format to:    Register to View -corp.com Due to anticipated volume, we cannot reply to every email personnally.  No phone calls or agents please.

Job Title: SENIOR BUYER (Manufacturing) Company: Philips Location: San Marcos, TX Description: Philips, proud to again be recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands, has an immediate opening at its state-of-the-art facility in San Marcos, TX, for an experienced Senior Buyer.  Only buyers with very significant experience in the planning and buying functions in a manufacturing environment will be considered. JOB SUMMARY The senior buyer plays an important role in a purchasing department that services 3 divisions of the Philips Professional Luminaires North America Business Unit.  The incumbent monitors the quality of goods, reviews costs, schedules, timeliness of delivery and conformance to specifications.  Very heavy emphasis on MRP and planning and maintaining an on-the-plant floor working relationship with the manufacturing and production functions.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES (includes but not limited to)Negotiates with vendors to obtain quotations, price and delivery dates.  Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine if they are compatible with company objectives and guidelines.Maintains effective cross-functional relationships and works together with manufacturing managers, the planning department and customer service departments to ensure superior on-time delivery performance.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment geared toward ongoing change and periods of rapid growth.Successfully discharges responsibilities working in an operation that has high mix, semi-custom product lines.Plays a lead role in the purchasing department achieving inventory turns and vendor consolidation objectives.Employs strong negotiation skills in daily interaction with vendors and suppliers.Provides effective leadership and shares knowledge and skills through the mentoring and training of less seasoned buyers in the department.Strong PC skills including Microsoft office and the ability to learn new software.  Knowledge of ManMan a strong plus.  Future migration to SAP will take place.Ability to effectively apply both buyer and planner/scheduler knowledge and skills to meet situational needs and requirements. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible purchasing  responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.  Supervisory experience is a strong plus.APICS or C.P.M. certification.Experience working with international suppliers is highly desirable and a strong plus.

Job Title: Manufacturing Buyer II - TEMP Company: Pearson Location: Boston, MA Description: |Title: Manufacturing Buyer II - TEMPReq Number: pls-00029122Job Type: TemporaryLocation(s): Boston MAPearson is an international media company with market-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. Pearson's education business represents about two-thirds of the company, and Penguin publishing and the Financial Times make up the balance. With more than 33,000 employees based in 60 countries, we are a family of businesses that draws on common assets, processes and shares a common purpose: to help our customers live and learn.Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.Pearson Custom Library (PCL)is looking to add a Manufacturing Buyer II - TEMP to the team.-Serving as primary contact with specific PCL manufacturing vendors, this person will help in maintaining and monitoring vendor schedules and quality control of all PCL products from those vendors.-Working with PCL Purchase Order team, this person will work to ensure purchase orders are released promptly and accurately and will work with the PCL Project Specialists, as necessary, on specific PCL orders and external bookbuild site-related issues.-assist PCL Manufacturing Specialist in Preprint processing and other overflow duties, as neededRequirements:-1-2 years in publishing or manufacturing environment with understanding of print production and manufacturing processes.-Experience working with outside vendors, budgeting and scheduling required.-Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Title: Buyer - Manufacturing Purchasing Company: Consultnetworx\/Speednetworx Location: Greenville, NC Description: Excellent opportunity to work for a growing global organization with at least 3000 employees! Compensation $80,0000- $90,000 depending upon experience plus bonus.Our client, a Pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing/Procurement professional to work in their manufacturing facility.  The incumbent will be supporting internal businesses to generate sustainable profit by developing, coordinating and executing state of art purchasing processes on a Global scale. The Sourcing Group, is an integrated global Purchasing organization for indirect goods and services for the manufactuing facility such as technical goods & services, capital expenditure, facility goods & services, and physical distribution. The focus for the Buyer is on capturing all Indirect spend for this area in the Hub, co-developing and executing an aligned souring plan for the Hub/Site, and supporting and challenging category mgt. in order to strive for maximum Hub/Site profit and service. Key areas of accountability/responsibility: To capture all Indirect spend for the Hub/Region area and define the relevant approach, aligned with the sourcing plan, to serve customers: using contracts, spot buying or coordinate specification-sourcing process towards category management. Implement the strategy for this Indirect Spend area in the Regional Hub Collect and manage internal customers feedback on the sourcing process. Increase the level of using Strategic Sourcing Methodology (SSM) in the Regional Hub. Prepare and lead fact based negotiation and select supplier Lead contract implementation and resolve issues Evaluate and renew contract by identifying and prioritizing opportunities for reduction of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Ensure use of strategic sourcing methodology (SSM) and best practices. Define and lead (global) cross-functional sourcing teams Define and lead (global) multi BG cross-functional sourcing teams Provide team members with direction and support throughout the steps and activities of the strategic sourcing process Manage and facilitate the collaboration within the cross-functional sourcing team Develop and manage relationship with key suppliers and track their performance (SDP, Supplier Development Program): Establish relationship with key suppliers Implement strategic key supplier development program (SDP) Initiate and conduct key supplier audits Identify potential contract improvement opportunities & re-negotiations To secure key elements of the SDP (security of supply, competitiveness, quality/compliance, sustainability, innovation/technical improvements, business commitment) in agreements with third parties Input to Category Management Collect all relevant information for Category management and discuss business needs in order to gain maximum fit for use Enforce contract compliance and report and recommend changes to Category management Authorities Conclude and implement contracts within proxy Lead Cross Functional Teams Projects/special assignments Driving the change of centrally led, centrally owned and local present Indirect Spend, requires state of art structure, systems and people, who continuously establish and confirm a “buy-in” from their customers and influence their customers behavior (compliance). In order to be successful Indirect Spend has to change focus: from local understanding towards a global overview, understanding business needs, and challenge business specifications. Generating the results on customer satisfaction, savings, cash, compliance, supplier base and risk reduction, requires simultaneous managing BG, Site and deliverables in short and long term perspective, and off course being involved in an early stage. The diversity of businesses, stakeholders, markets, regions, cultures, distances and level of development in Purchasing, requires a centrally driven, but regional supportive approach. Requirements: High School Degree.  Purchasing Certificate desirable.Contract/Buyer/Purchasing in a manufacturing facility is required.  Pharmaceutical industry preferred.Must have strong negotiation skills for vendor contractsExcellent communications skills essentialMust have the ability to conduct detailed reports in excel - strong excel skills requiredAttention to detail necessary.• Tertiary qualifications, preferably in business administration, commerce, engineering or other relevant discipline. • In-depth knowledge of the Category in terms of products, services and contracts. • In-depth knowledge of Indirect Spend in terms of business dynamics, markets, innovation requirements and growth opportunities. Recognized qualification in Purchasing. • Substantial professional experience (>5-7 yrs.) in Purchasing (Indirect), intelligence or marketing & sales • Deep understanding and knowledge of Hub/Site business needs • Change management capabilities

Job Title: Buyer - Manufacturing Company: Company Confidential Location: Stamford, CT Description: Position:         Buyer/Planner                                                                       Date:      10/20/2009 Reports to:     Purchasing Manager                                 Target Compensation:      entry level Status:            Full-Time                                                                    Classification:      Exempt Overview:The Buyer/Planner is an entry level position that involves the daily material planning and purchase order processing required for a given set of parts or suppliers, necessary to support customer orders and internal manufacturing requirements.   2 years experience in a purchasing or material planning environment is desired.  Reporting to the purchasing manager this person will be responsible for utilizing available reports and tools to plan the quantities and schedule necessary then place actual purchase orders with the appropriate suppliers.  Additional purchasing department tasks will be assigned. Responsibilities:Plan material requirements Purchase products and components in support of customer orders Maintains business system purchasing inputs as required Works with outside suppliers to achieve desired results Expedites deliveries and/or slows down deliveries as required to maintain optimal inventory levels Purchases expense items as assigned Investigates and holds suppliers accountable for vendor errors and or late deliveries Supplier Selection – collaborates as requested on given projects and vendor selection Works with Operations, Engineering, Marketing and Sales groups to execute Company projects and strategic initiatives Professionally interact with suppliers as required Generate and implement cost –saving initiatives Does basic MRP analysis of needs  Work environment:Majority of work is performed in Office Environment using typical office tools including Computers, Copy machines, fax machines, calculators, PDA Participates in meetings, conference calls with internal and external personnel as required Occasionally travels to vendors, trade shows and customers Skills required:Excellent organizational skills; good time management Excellent PC skills: Word, Excel and email Professional  Communication skills: will be required to speak and write to vendors, customers and internal RollEase staff Basic knowledge of terms a typical transactions in a purchasing environment Good basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percent calculations Internet skills Desired behavioral/ personality traitsVery Organized; able to multi-task Highly productive with minimal supervision; drives to get things done expeditiously Careful, detail oriented Positive, high energy Excellent teamwork; can collaborate effectively with others Education / Experience desired:2 years experience in a purchasing, production control or materials management environment HS education (Minimum) plus some post HS coursework Normal Working Hours:Scheduled workday is 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, with 1 hr lunch This is an exempt position and hours required will vary depending on business issues at hand ; occasional weekends may be required to satisfactorily address schedule demands Key Performance Indicators: Productivity – degree of work performed in a given amount of time Costs Savings – real savings  achieved (old costs compared to new costs) Vendor Performance : How well the vendors perform is a reflection of that buyers performance as well Reliability – consistency of work effort and results Accuracy – how accurate are the purchases and related transactions performed Teamwork – how well does this person contribute to team projects and goals Ability to work independently  with minimal supervision Communication – accuracy and degree of professionalism exhibited in verbal and written communications Attitude – does this person display a positive upbeat can-do attitude

Job Title: Manufacturing Buyer (Steel) Company: TopSource Location: Pompano Beach, FL Description: TopSource Staffing is a full-service staffing company specializing in IT/Technology, Accounting/ Finance, Sales and Marketing and Human Resources. Our clients are leading companies throughout the South Florida market. We are affiliated with New Horizons of South Florida, the World's largest independent technology training company and the #1 Training Company in South Florida, having working relationships with all of the top corporations locally!Summary:   This position is responsible for activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies for the organization.  This includes performance reviews by performing the following duties                             Responsibilities:-     Serve as the strategic buying representative for the global procurement organization.-     Establish vendor metrics to monitor vendor performance of delivery and quality. -     Develop strategic supply contracts for selected commodities. -     In conjunction with the Production Planning team, review purchasing parameters for assigned commodities on a quarterly basis. -     Proactively investigate supply opportunities on a global level with established periodic review process-     Monitor inventory and consumption patterns for all materials, most importantly in business conditions with high product mix fluctuation or rapid growth.-     Monitor and ensure compliance with proper ERP transactional discipline for the purchasing functions conducted by subordinates.-     Regularly monitor and correct inventory variance.-     Establish and execute cycle count programs for periods in between formal inventories.-     Participate on cross functional teams as the supply chain expert when required.-     Order materials according to ERP requirements. Insure that production demands are met-     Holds primary responsibility for all polymer resins and additives for a two location production facility. Other commodities will be assigned. -     Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.Requirements:-     Must have experience with commodities buying (preferably steel)-     Must have experience with SAP R/3 v 4.6 or greater-     Must come from a Mid-Large size companyTO APPLY:Please email resume in MS WORD along with annual salary requirements to Register to View

Job Title: Bilingual (Korean/English) Production Buyer Company: Visteon Location: Shorter, AL Description: Job ID: 95Position Description: Bilingual Production Buyer – Halla Climate Systems - AlabamaThis position is with Halla Climate Systems Alabama (HCSA). HCSA developments and manufactures automotive climate control products for Hyundai/Kia. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Negotiate terms and conditions including material price with vendors• Coordinate new developing parts with vendors• Research new suppliers for localization of parts• Evaluate supplier performance• Reconcile material price and vendor statements• Process procedures for charge-backs to suppliersDEGREE: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fieldDESIRED COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE: • Bilingual English and Korea MUST be able to speak and read• 3 years purchasing experience• Experience with Automotive systems preferred• Project Management experience• Computer literate with spreadsheets, word processing and purchasing systems• Prefer experience with APQP and SAP software.Halla Climate Systems Alabama is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. .

Job Title: Strategic Buyer/Manufacturing Engineer - Company: Location: Austin, TX Description: Xycarb Ceramics, Inc., a growing Quartz Manufacturing Company in Georgetown, Texas is seeking a full-time STRATEGIC BUYER/MANUFACTURING ENGINEER to join our team. THE REQUIREMENTS · Must have 5 years experience in Material and Services Procurement · A College education in Accounting or Economics is a prerequisite · 5 years experience as a design engineer · Proficient using computer aided design programs such as Pro-E, Solid Works, Auto-Cad and etc · Manufacturing experience (Preferred but not required) · Proficient in SAP (Preferred but not required) · Able to speak and write in both languages, English and Chinese. (Preferred but not required) THE ROLE The Strategic Buyer/Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for defining sourcing strategies, negotiating agreements, and providing supplier agreements and internal customer management to deliver financial savings and quality process improvements. To develop, survey and implement strategic sourcing within the procurement policy of Xycarb Ceramics. The Strategic Buyer?s main scope is to create a policy for raw material, semi-finished products and trade items. In addition, outsourcing/in sourcing of services & activities MROS related goods. As a Manufacturing Engineer, person will be responsible for designing our products using computer aided design systems THE RESPONSIBILITIES · Define and implement procurement policy, based on Xycarb?s portfolio. · Define and implement procurement tooling to measure supplier?s performance based on reliability, quality and certification. · Lead negotiations with strategic suppliers. · Define and control procurement procedures. · Provide support to various employees in negotiations with third parties. · Investigate new potential markets and suppliers that could be beneficial to Xycarb Ceramics. · Handle penalty and damage claims. · Interact with ME and Sales with respect to Xycarb?s customer requirements, · Search for new suppliers/markets · Research, define and implement optimal logistic conditions for warehousing, transport and administration · Interact with Operations & AQ to define requirements for outsourcing activities for Xycarb?s customer products · Investigate, define and calculate activities to outsource on ?plant? based upon non-core competences and implement new logistic conditions for these areas · Manages and communicates supplier performance through supplier scorecard. · Negotiates with suppliers to obtain contract pricing schedule compliance, and value add services · Take initiative in reducing material cost, managing scheduled deliveries and resolving part discrepancies. Xycarb Ceramics offers exceptional benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, LTD/STD. Qualified applicants should apply by submitting resumes in MS Word format to Register to View -group.com MUST pass drug test and background check prior to employment. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE