Buyer,Supply Chain/Logistics Job Thomasville area,Georgia USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Buyer I

Pay Rate: 30.17/hr, W2
Location: Thomasville, GA
Duration: 12 Month Contract Summary:

Responsible for procuring and monitoring the movement of materials to meet production needs.
Obtain materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels.
Ensure material standards are met and resolve non-conformances or variances.
Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

Responsibilities:

Assist in developing annual sourcing goals and put steps in place to achieve them.
Set-up and manage internal and external Kanban programs.
Manage daily New Buy, Late, and Kanban reports for actions needed.
Create and manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing, or modifying agreements as needed.
Facilitate supplier meetings regarding quality issues to find resolution.
Work with company Global Procurement Management Team on cost savings and supplier projects.
Conduct indirect/purchase requisition ordering.
Assist in researching and communicate ECO cost impacts to internal departments.
Perform Oracle New Part Set-up and Maintenance.
Conduct Kaizen/continuous improvement events and implement procurement department-related processes.
Work toward achieving 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates and 95% OTD from suppliers.
Assist in monthly department safety audits and report findings.
Participate in War Room spend audits and make cost spend recommendations.
Assist in reconciling Receiving, Incoming Inspection, or Accounts Payable issues as needed.
Assist in inventory audits and running reports for Supplier Scorecards.
Issue Corrective Action Plans and regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits and report reviews.
Participate in internal employee committee to assist with sourcing best venues, material costs, and services.
Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur.

Requirements:

Preferred Skills:

Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics