Senior Buyer - DIRECT HIRE!

Your next good thing is right here. *At Kelly® Professional & Industrial, we’re all about helping you discover what’s next in your career.

And we just so happen to be seeking a *Buyer / Planner. *If this sounds like the right fit for you, read on and apply!*Buyer / Planner Location : Lynchburg, VA Pay : up to $75,000 / year DIRECT HIRE* The Buyer / Planner is responsible for daily review of MRP requirements and purchase order placement to ensure procured materials are available to meet production and shipping schedules.

Creating and distributing PO’s, monitoring PO status and reporting of status independently. Provide information and support to Manufacturing, Production Control / Planning, Sales, and Engineering.

• Responsibilities : * * Create and distribute Purchase Orders for assigned components and capable of consolidation in MRP as needed.
• Responsible for on-time delivery of all purchase orders placed.* Ensure purchase order conformations are received for all purchase orders.
• Expedite / De-expedite orders to meet changing needs in delivery requirements.* Act as liaison between Supplier and Company* Responsible for disposition and return / disposal of Non-conforming Purchase Parts under buyer code.
• Monitor supplier pricing changes and coordinate with Commodity Manager / Global Sourcing to minimize cost impact.* Monitor and recommend changes to safety stock, minimum order quantities, and lot size order by part or commodity.
• Responsible for timely distribution and research necessary, with follow through for all ECO’s received, and Add / delete reactions.

Expected to provide cost impact and inventory impact of Add / Deletes, as well as recommendations for disposal, and back-up for proper scrap disbursement.

• The ability to create programs, monitor performance, and report results of activities to Manager.* Understand and use Inventory, Manufacturing, Engineering and Financial systems.
• Aid in achieving cost savings targets while meeting inventory turn requirements. *Education* : * Bachelor of Science in Business or related business degree* APICS or SCM certification a plus.
• Experience : Minimum 2-5 years purchasing experience* A detailed understanding of basic production control / planning (MRP) Microsoft Business Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)* International purchasing experience a plus* Experience with purchasing technical / machined parts *Skills and Abilities : Initiative : Identify what needs to be done & complete before being asked* Problem Solving : Identify problems and use good judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations* Critical Thinking Skills : Analyze, draw conclusions & makes recommendations based on data* Attention to Detail : Complete tasks with a concern for all the details involved;

monitor and check work to meet high standards. Is thorough and conscientious* Service Excellence or Responsiveness : Meet and exceed expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

Consistently show a passion for getting things done and meeting commitments *What happens next * Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit.

But don’t worry even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a *Buyer *today!#P1 #CB #IN