ProcurementPurchasing Associate

Everett, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Details:

Title: Procurement/Purchasing Associate

Pay: $45.00/hr - $56.00/hr on W2!

Shift : 9am - 3pm

Location : Everett WA 98204

Duration: 6 months Contract to hire

Citizenship : US Citizen or Perm Resident required

Job Description

*must have motivation common sense and good work ethic. Tasks/responsibilities will come from the program buyer.

Education: Bachelors Required and at least 7 years of relevant experience working within Supply Chain (**do not need planners)

Experience: NEEDS Purchasing and Procurement experience

Citizenship: Must be US Citizen or US Person (Green Card holder)

SUMMARY:

Carries out Procurement processes standards and operational plans including RFPs negotiation preparations and cost analysis. Responds to client inquiries about order status changes or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods materials supplies and services to ensure terms are in the organizations best interest.
Prepares purchase orders approves payments and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly under general guidance.
Compiles price proposals financial reports and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices.
Prepares requests for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts. Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
Established and productive professional contributor.
Problems faced are difficult and may be complex.
Works autonomously with limited supervision.
Influences others within the work area through explanation of facts policies and practices.

Does the candidate need to have ERP or MRP experience to be qualified If so what system would the hiring team like to see on a resume

- - preferred but not necessarily a dealbreaker for me we are using SAP it would get them started quicker

Will the candidate be purchasing any specific type of commodity or material

- - not specific role will touch most likely all commodities. Majority of parts are machined/sheet metal parts some vacuum formed parts lots of hardware and electrical. All other commodities vary in the extend by the program

- - not in terms of pricing but negotiations in terms of expedite options if that makes sense

What functions in Microsoft Excel will be utilized on a daily basis

- - Pivot tables search functions XLookUps sorting filtering

Position Details: Title: Procurement/Purchasing Associate Pay: $45.00/hr - $56.00/hr on W2! Shift : 9am - 3pm Location : Everett WA 98204 Duration: 6 months Contract to hire Citizenship : US Citizen or Perm Resident required Job Description *must have motivation common sense and good wor...