Buyer/ Purchasing

Buyer/ Purchasing

Sterling Heights Mi.

W-2 Contract position:

Pay Rate: 30-35 an Hour.

• Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of a General Procurement Buyer
• Analysis of Oracle system material needs
• Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Information (RFIs)
• Cost analysis of proposals
• Price analysis of quotes
• Proposal fact finding
• Proposal negotiations (including cost and terms and conditions)
• Purchase Order preparation, placement and continued administration / monitoring to assure Subcontractor compliance
• Administer Subcontracts / Purchase orders, control costs and assure on-time delivery to support program requirements
• Buying which includes analysis of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs
• Serve as the focal point between the suppliers and functional departments and program offices
• Manage quality, design and payment issues with Subcontractors
• Coordinate "Source Selection" process as necessary
• Ensure company compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
• Administration of Purchase Order kick off meetings and on-site program reviews at Suppliers
• Review and analyze planning to assure Subcontracts / Purchase orders are placed within supplier lead-time
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study. Required!

• Qualifications Sought

• Ability to use Oracle system & associated computer systems
• Experience in cost and price analysis and write-ups
• Ability to negotiate
• Occasional domestic travel
• Strong communication (oral & written) and problem-solving skills
• Strong problem solving and program management skills
• Excellent business acumen
• Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics
• Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & the Internet business applications are desired but are not mandated
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems and MRP
• Ability to multi-task and proper management of workday and buying deck
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance

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