Onsite Procurement Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

Description:

Onsite 100%

Location:

Santa Clara, CA
Pay $26/hr
Shift and Work Hour : 8

Hr Dayshift

Skill set criteria:

Bachelor’s Degree Required Yes
A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is typically preferred.
Years of experience 3-5
Technical

Skills Required:

Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain technologies
Computer

Skills Required:

procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA
Soft

Skills Required:

effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving

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, often ranging from 3 to 5 years.

· 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

Estimated Min Rate: $18.20
Estimated Max Rate: $26.00

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Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings…