- 205665 - Buyer
- Industry
- PRO
- Region
- GA-Georgia
- City
- Peachtree City
- State
- GA
- Rate
- $22 to $26.00 DOE
- Duration
- 6 months
- Description
- Chipton-Ross is seeking a Buyer II for a contract opportunity in Peachtree City, GA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Schedules and tracks the material deliveries based upon production schedule and other program requirements. Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Prepares purchase orders and bid requests. Basic negotiation and administration of agreements with suppliers and other representatives within scope of authority. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price. Analyzes price proposals, financial reports and other data and information to determine reasonable prices. Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories. Support achievement of department metrics. Enters purchase orders into MRP system and issues to supplier via internet, fax or e-mail. Maintains purchase order status and follows up on unconfirmed and past due orders plus requirements due in coming weeks. Arbitrates claims and resolves complaints generated during performance of purchase order or contract, escalating issues to the Purchasing Manager as appropriate. Interacts with Engineering, Planning and Production to ensure any changes in production requirements are flowed down to suppliers. Maintains professionalism in developing collaborative relationships with internal customers, partners and suppliers. Liaise with planners to control scheduling of parts to ensure stock levels meet demands while achieving site level/corporate financial targets. Evaluates defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control, users, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action. Updates suppliers with engineering changes and drawings. Actively manages supplier performance. Develops commodity/market knowledge and maintains roster of available supply sources. Approves invoices for payment within scope of authority. Expedites delivery of goods to users.
REQUIREMED EXPERIENCE:
3-6 years experience in purchasing.
Experience entering purchase orders into MRP system.
Has developed knowledge and skills through formal training or considerable work experience.
Entry level often for those with work experience in the skill area.
Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision.
Identifies the problem and all relevant issues in straightforward situations, assesses each using standard procedures and makes sound decisions.
EDUCATION:
An accredited college degree is preferred (Preferably a degree in Supply Chain management or related field) or comparable experience.
SHIFT:
Full-Time
8:00AM - 4:30PM Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Contact
-
Silmese Graves
sgraves@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
11832 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (757) 595-0005 x261 or (877) 244-5418 x261
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.