Buyer at Talascend
Walpole, MA
About the Job
Talascend is currently seeking a Buyer for a contract opportunity in Walpole, MA
SUMMARY:
As a Buyer in Defense Naval, you will provide outstanding service to internal stakeholders by validating and satisfying requirements efficiently and effectively, as well as interface with internal supplier management teams and external suppliers.
Our Client pioneers the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet. They deliver the best marine propulsion systems in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, they are putting their customers at the forefront of the naval marine industry - and keep them there. Their product portfolio powers numerous marine vessels for the US Navy, US Coast Guard, and certain other military fleets around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, working across all areas of the business and regions
Prioritize, plan and manage daily workflow, purchasing tasks, status and reporting
Perform standard purchasing transactional and administrative tasks
Ensure supplier selection and sourcing recommendations are in accordance with agreed commodity strategies and commercial frameworks
Operating and complying with all purchasing processes, procedures and systems
Identifying and recommending workflow process efficiency improvements
REQUIREMENTS:
Associate degree and 3+ years of experience in customer service, purchasing, logistics or supply chain, OR Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience in customer service, purchasing, logistics or supply chain, OR Master's degree, OR
JD/PhD OR 5+ years of experience in customer service, purchasing, logistics or supply chain in lieu of a degree
In order to be considered for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen
PREFERRED:
Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with purchasing and supply chain management in a US Defense manufacturing environment
SUMMARY:
As a Buyer in Defense Naval, you will provide outstanding service to internal stakeholders by validating and satisfying requirements efficiently and effectively, as well as interface with internal supplier management teams and external suppliers.
Our Client pioneers the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet. They deliver the best marine propulsion systems in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, they are putting their customers at the forefront of the naval marine industry - and keep them there. Their product portfolio powers numerous marine vessels for the US Navy, US Coast Guard, and certain other military fleets around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, working across all areas of the business and regions
Prioritize, plan and manage daily workflow, purchasing tasks, status and reporting
Perform standard purchasing transactional and administrative tasks
Ensure supplier selection and sourcing recommendations are in accordance with agreed commodity strategies and commercial frameworks
Operating and complying with all purchasing processes, procedures and systems
Identifying and recommending workflow process efficiency improvements
REQUIREMENTS:
Associate degree and 3+ years of experience in customer service, purchasing, logistics or supply chain, OR Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience in customer service, purchasing, logistics or supply chain, OR Master's degree, OR
JD/PhD OR 5+ years of experience in customer service, purchasing, logistics or supply chain in lieu of a degree
In order to be considered for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen
PREFERRED:
Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with purchasing and supply chain management in a US Defense manufacturing environment
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
