Our client, a water technology provider, is seeking a Buyer for a 6+ month contract opportunity located in Colorado Springs, CO. This role is fully onsite.THE ROLE:The Buyer will be responsible for procuring & monitoring the movement of materials to meet production needs.In this role, the incumbent will also obtain materials using engineering & production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels.Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are resolved.Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Assist in developing annual sourcing goals & put steps in place to achieve them (new supplier qualification, RFQs, renegotiations, suggest potential engineering redesigns for cost savings, internal company spending review, credit card holders review, etc.).Set-up in internal & external Kanban program & educate newer suppliers on the Kanban program & set-up.Daily Kanban management.Manage daily New Buy, Late & Kanban reports for actions needed.Create & manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing or modifying Agreements as needed.Facilitate supplier meetings with Inspector & Engineers as needed regarding quality issues to find resolution.Work with client Global Procurement Management Team on various cost savings & supplier projects.Conduct in indirect/purchase requisition ordering.Assist in researching & communicate ECO cost impacts to internal departments.Assist in ECO supplier notifications & PO updates.Perform Oracle New Part Set-up & Maintenance. Conduct Kaizen/continuous events & implement procurement department-related improvement processes.Work toward goal of achieving of 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates.Work toward goal of achieving of 95% OTD from suppliers.Assist in monthly department safety audits & reports findings.Participate in War Room spend audits, review & make cost spend recommendations/changes where needed.Assist in reconciling any Receiving, Incoming Inspection or Accounts Payable issues as needed to properly receive, return &/or pay for goods. Assist in as needed inventory audits.Assist in running reports for Supplier Scorecards, issue Corrective Action Plans & regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits & report reviews. Participates in internal employee committee to assist with sources best venues, material costs & services.Assist in Reconciling month-end reports.Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur.QUALIFICATIONS:Preference for Bachelors Degree in related field, or Business ManagementSupply chain/procurement experience.The ability to analyze bills of materials for cost, lead time accuracy 100%.The ability to multi-task.College degree & any supply chain course or certifications are preferred.Pay Rate- $27.43/ hour
Job Title
Buyer