Buyer​/Purchaser

12 month contract for a Buyer role with a leading client in Morton, IL.

Title
: (Buyer)/Purchaser

Location
: Morton
, IL (Peoria area)

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

Type
:
Contract

Pay
: $26/hr w2-no flex with rate

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

• Local to Mossville, IL area
• Years of experience: 5-7 of purchasing experience
• Degree requirement:
  No higher than a bachelor’s degree is required
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Reports, charts, and graphs

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.

• 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.
• Attend trade shows.

• 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.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Ability to evaluate suppliers.
• 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.