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Adecco
Buyer/Planner
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$71,056 / year median in Massachusetts
-5% projected decline
Job Description
AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Buyer/Planner The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Buyer/Planner The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Adecco Staffing is assisting a local company in Gloucester, and we are seeking Material Buyers!
Hours:
1st Shift Monday - Friday 8am - 5pmPay:
$29/hr Key Responsibilities- Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision. Manage none strategic suppliers (none QFM)? $5M. Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
- Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows purchasing business processes.
- Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
- Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
- Understanding of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.
- Knowledge of inventory management and logistics.
- Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Business Expertise
- Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
- Significant experience in purchasing or procurement.
- Experience in a similar industry or with specific products relevant to the hiring organization may be required. Leadership
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements Problem Solving
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information Impact
- Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies Interpersonal Skills
- Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
- Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Excellent analytical skills to assess vendors and evaluate product quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Proficiency in procurement software
SAP/SCV/ARIBA
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Motivation, initiative, collaboration, connectivity and coaching