Indirect Buyer - OQSIE
St. Louis, MO 63146
About the Job
SUMMARY:
Responsible for assuring the continuous supply and timely procurement of materials and services to maintain maximum production levels at optimum costs consistent with quality and quantity specifications; responsible for processing ERP generated requirements, as well as working with Sourcing Managers to produce purchase requisitions (PR) for non-inventory goods and services.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Proficient in using Prism or similar system to produce POs and process purchase orders with suppliers.
• Assists other departments and Requisitioners in the sourcing of materials and problem solving.
• Reviews competitive bids on goods and services with the basis of greatest profitability to the company, commensurate with quality standards, and delivery capabilities.
• Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier's to be used
• Assures that the vendor will deliver on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality specifications
• Maintains daily contact and coordination with end user, vendors, sub-contractors, freight forwarders to ensure compliance with each contract
• Resolves discrepancies to material specifications, short shipments, damage goods, payment terms, etc; changes after the issuance of the purchase orders
• Provides back-up to other Buyer roles as needed.
• Maintains timely control of documents and data to assure accurate retention of records.
REQUIRED
• Solid computer skills, i.e. drag and drop, directory/file/folder manipulation, strong email experience with document attachments, intermediate or better in Word and Excel.
• 3-5 year's minimum experience as a buyer/purchaser of indirect goods/services in a corporate environment.
• Excellent communications skills both oral and written to communicate clearly and effectively with others to expedite the procurement of goods.
• Must excel at working with detail and creating accurate, detailed documents.
• Proven problem solver who thinks quickly on their feet
• Prior experience writing purchase orders in ERP/Supply chain software/systems
• Strong attention to detail & organization skills, ability to multi-task, and strong interpersonal skills
Helpful to have:
• Knowledgeable of the purchasing process, vendor relations, lead times for raw materials, and inventory control.
• Ability to analyze data in bid process and develop recommendations.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration
Responsible for assuring the continuous supply and timely procurement of materials and services to maintain maximum production levels at optimum costs consistent with quality and quantity specifications; responsible for processing ERP generated requirements, as well as working with Sourcing Managers to produce purchase requisitions (PR) for non-inventory goods and services.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Proficient in using Prism or similar system to produce POs and process purchase orders with suppliers.
• Assists other departments and Requisitioners in the sourcing of materials and problem solving.
• Reviews competitive bids on goods and services with the basis of greatest profitability to the company, commensurate with quality standards, and delivery capabilities.
• Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier's to be used
• Assures that the vendor will deliver on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality specifications
• Maintains daily contact and coordination with end user, vendors, sub-contractors, freight forwarders to ensure compliance with each contract
• Resolves discrepancies to material specifications, short shipments, damage goods, payment terms, etc; changes after the issuance of the purchase orders
• Provides back-up to other Buyer roles as needed.
• Maintains timely control of documents and data to assure accurate retention of records.
REQUIRED
• Solid computer skills, i.e. drag and drop, directory/file/folder manipulation, strong email experience with document attachments, intermediate or better in Word and Excel.
• 3-5 year's minimum experience as a buyer/purchaser of indirect goods/services in a corporate environment.
• Excellent communications skills both oral and written to communicate clearly and effectively with others to expedite the procurement of goods.
• Must excel at working with detail and creating accurate, detailed documents.
• Proven problem solver who thinks quickly on their feet
• Prior experience writing purchase orders in ERP/Supply chain software/systems
• Strong attention to detail & organization skills, ability to multi-task, and strong interpersonal skills
Helpful to have:
• Knowledgeable of the purchasing process, vendor relations, lead times for raw materials, and inventory control.
• Ability to analyze data in bid process and develop recommendations.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration
Source : OQSIE