Buyer

Our client, a water technology provider, is seeking a Buyer for a 6+ month contract opportunity located in Colorado Springs, CO.

This role is fully onsite.

THE ROLE

The Buyer will be responsible for procuring & monitoring the movement of materials to meet production needs.

In this role, the incumbent will also obtain materials using engineering & production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels.

Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are resolved.

Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in developing annual sourcing goals & put steps in place to achieve them (new supplier qualification, RFQs, renegotiations, suggest potential engineering redesigns for cost savings, internal company spending review, credit card holders review, etc.).

Set-up in internal & external Kanban program & educate newer suppliers on the Kanban program & set-up.

Daily Kanban management.

Manage daily New Buy, Late & Kanban reports for actions needed.

Create & manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing or modifying Agreements as needed.

Facilitate supplier meetings with Inspector & Engineers as needed regarding quality issues to find resolution.

Work with client Global Procurement Management Team on various cost savings & supplier projects.

Conduct in indirect / purchase requisition ordering.

Assist in researching & communicate ECO cost impacts to internal departments.

Assist in ECO supplier notifications & PO updates.

Perform Oracle New Part Set-up & Maintenance. Conduct Kaizen / continuous events & implement procurement department-related improvement processes.

Work toward goal of achieving of 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates.

Work toward goal of achieving of 95% OTD from suppliers.

Assist in monthly department safety audits & reports findings.

Participate in War Room spend audits, review & make cost spend recommendations / changes where needed.

Assist in reconciling any Receiving, Incoming Inspection or Accounts Payable issues as needed to properly receive, return & / or pay for goods.

Assist in as needed inventory audits.

Assist in running reports for Supplier Scorecards, issue Corrective Action Plans & regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits & report reviews.

Participates in internal employee committee to assist with sources best venues, material costs & services.

Assist in Reconciling month-end reports.

Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preference for Bachelors Degree in related field, or Business Management

At least 1 year of experience with Excel and SAP (experience with other ERP systems may be acceptable)

Supply chain / procurement experience.

The ability to analyze bills of materials for cost, lead time accuracy 100%.

The ability to multi-task.

College degree & any supply chain course or certifications are preferred.

Pay Rate- $27.43 / hour