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12 month contract for a Buyer role with a leading client in Mossville, IL. APPLY NOW!!!!

Title: Supply Chain Admin (Buyer/Purchaser)-(Buyer)/Purchasing 2

Location: Mossville, IL (Peoria area)

Workplace type: Fully onsite (M-F regular 40 hour work week)

Type: Contract

Pay: $21-23.73

/hour on w2

Length: 12 months-possibility to extend

Screenings: no tech, full panel drug and background once hired

IV process: 1 round

+optional benefits, long term contract with ability to extend or convert to full time

Must haves:

• Local to Mossville, IL area
• (Required)Microsoft Office - vlookup's pivot tables / SAP MACH1
• Supply Chain Exp. - General knowledge & Exp
• Excel Skills
• Exp working with Cross functional Teams - working w ppl in Sales, Engineering
• 2-4 years min experience

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications:

• Choppy tenure/ consistent job hopping
• Director of supply chain of other supply companies.
• If candidates are not currently local, WD is not interested in reviewing those candidates/resumes.

Summary:

The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Job Responsibilities: Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors. Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts. Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services. Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods. Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives. Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action. Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data. Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing. Knowledge of supply chain management. Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field required. 2-4 years finance related experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

• Collaboration with internal/external suppliers to ensure accurate material availability to meet business requirements and objectives.

• Lead meetings with suppliers to track performance and drive results.

• Oversee inventory management through investigation and analysis of customer demand vs supplier shipments.

• Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement.

• Lead investigations on supplier reported defects, including internal client suppliers.

• Lead team meetings guiding daily priorities and change management.

• Demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures.

• Collaboration with cross functional teams to meet business goals and deadlines.

• Thorough knowledge of various client portals, collaboration tools, and system expertise

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