Job description
Job Title: Purchasing Specialist- BuyerLocation: St. Louis, MO
Zip Code: 63017
Area Code: 636
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #procurement #buyerjobs #nowhiring
An Purchasing Specialist- Buyer job is available with a client in St Louis, Missouri.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
- Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements. Negotiate and manage long term pricing agreements on critical commodities.
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems.
- Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management.
- Maintain accuracy of information within ERP System, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.
- Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.
- Monitors minimum, maximum, safety, and current inventory levels; making recommendations to management for adjustments to levels.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job-related tasks as needed; enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives.
- BA or BS in Materials Management, Procurement, Business Administration,
- Operations planning or a related field; MBA, CPM or APICS certification desirable.
- 1-3 years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships, basics of Cost Accounting, and tracking budget expenses.
- Knowledge of ERP system processes, Epicor experience desirable.
- Work experience in refinery, ASME fabrication and/or EPC environment beneficial.
- Knowledge of import freight movement.
- Data mining skills using ERP system to help establish focus points for cost cutting initiatives, performance goals and KPIs desirable.
- Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication, listening and presentation skills. May include specific language fluency depending on geographic region assignments.
- Efficient organization and time-management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills. Proficient with MS Office suit, ERP systems and other work-related software.
Belcan is a global supplier of engineering, technical recruiting, and IT services to customers in the aerospace, industrial, and government sectors. Belcan takes a partnering approach to provide customer-driven solutions that are flexible, scalable, and cost-effective. Our unique capabilities have led to continuous growth and success for nearly 60 years. We are a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.
colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.