Buyer II

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Located in Tualatin, OR

Salary: $34-37/HR

A client of ours in Tualatin is seeking a Buyer II to purchase and negotiate materials, supplies, and services with vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers. Must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Uses experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor performance, and maintains a database of vendor information. Some degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Recommends improvement opportunities.

This is a Contract Position

Position Key Attributes:

• Ability to personally live safe and hold themselves and other team members accountable by having their back in support of our Safety core value.
• Has integrity, works transparently, and is recognized for treating others with respect.
• Takes accountability to create and execute solutions that deliver desired results and can 'own it' in a Performance Driven Culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead teams in a Teamwork culture.
• Ability to ignite and lead change as a catalyst for improvement.
• Can thrive in a 'legacy now' culture in which we strive to do the right thing for the company today, even if it is the hard thing, and leave behind a stronger company for the next generation of employees.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to think strategically, solve problems, and create a motivating team environment.
• A 'builder' who is comfortable in a continuously improving culture.

Position Responsibilities:

• Source, contact, and select potential vendors to receive proposals for price, quality, and timeliness of delivery
• Utilize MRP to create purchase orders up to authorized dollar limits and specifications in conformance with established procurement procedures and legal requirements
• Analyze and recommend inventory stocking levels based on corporate financial guidance
• Recommends current and/or new vendors
• Vendor management
• Conveys delivery, inventory, and quality goals to vendors.
• Processes Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Change Orders
• Updates vendor files using ERP purchasing software.
• Expedites orders, working with the plant and production control, to meet production schedules.
• Supports 'Lean Business Enterprise' initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination

Position Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field; equivalent work experience meeting the qualification standard will also be considered.
• Experienced buyer familiar with negotiation and program administration (VMI, Consignment, etc.).
• 3-5 Years of purchasing experience.
• ERP/MRP experience; Microsoft Dynamics AX (DAX) experience is highly preferred. Syteline experience is a plus.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs. a plus
• Must be able to communicate effectively with outside resources and all levels of internal resources.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.

Preferred:

• Certification in Purchasing or Supply Chain from an accredited course, e.g., APM, ASCM

Location: Tualatin

Hourly Pay: $34-37/hr.

Apply Now!

1. Send your resume to jobs.westtualatinor@expresspros.com
2. Apply online at www.expresspros.com/westtualatin and submit your application to the West Tualatin office
3. Call and speak to a Recruiter, #1939OS

Express Office: West Tualatin

8100 Southwest Nyberg Road

Suite 290

Tualatin, OR 97062