Location
Lowell, MA | United States
Job description
job summary:
Technical Buyer for Manufacturing needed for immediate temp to direct position in the Lowell, MA area!
The right person would have a bachelor degree (pref) and/or at least 5 years of related purchasing for a manufacturing / production environment. This person will have a great attitude, the ability to establish solid rapport with engineering and sourcing departments to develop mechanisms that will improve quality, provide realistic schedules, standardize processes and reduce costs.
Other responsibilities would be placing orders in the SAP system, conveying updates to suppliers, updating due dates as well as PO processing. This is a great opportunity to get experience in all aspects of engineering / manufacturing related buying, procurement and supply chain.
Apply now for immediate consideration!
location: Lowell, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $26 - 38 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Associates
responsibilities:
- Responsible for all aspects of purchasing, sourcing, and relationship maintenance with exisiting supply base for indirect materials.
- Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and request for quotes to suppliers
- Expedite the delivery of purchased items in order to meet customer required delivery schedules.
- Work diligently with Engineering and Strategic Sourcing departments to develop mechanisms that will improve quality, provide realistic schedules, standardize processes and reduce costs.
- Evaluate and develop alternative sources to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services to support the business needs.
- Responsible for observing good business practices, protecting the interests of the company and for buying at the best possible price consistent with time, quality and quantity requirements.
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing indirect material and services in a manufacturing environment.
- Computer literacy, particularly in MS Office and SAP.
- Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment a plus.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, to develop positive working relationships internally and externally
qualifications: - Experience level: Entry Level
- Minimum 1 year of experience
- Education: Associates (required)
skills: * Purchasing / Procurement
- Materials
- Component
- Supply Chain
- Resource Planning
- Manufacturing
- SAP
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
[email protected].
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.
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