Buyer

Planet Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking a Buyer in Cedar Rapids, IA for a 4-month contract. This role involves executing purchasing activities, turning requisitions into purchase orders, and collaborating with supply chain and contracts teams to optimize procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with ERP systems (preferably ERP version 9.2) and modern e-Procurement tools, with strong attention to detail and communication skills. Pay is $32–$34/hour, DOE.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in procurement processes.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple requests efficiently.
• Understanding of process design and work simplification programs related to supply chain.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proficient in ERP (preferably version 9.2) and other e-Procurement tools.
• High attention to detail, solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate established proficiency utilizing evolving technological tools to streamline daily tasks and communications.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the supply chain and contracts team to execute purchasing activities for the department.
• Responsible for processing requisitions from business units and efficiently turning these requisitions into purchase orders.
• May be responsible for setting up inventory programs, seeking out process improvement opportunities, and evaluating and adopting technology improvements to enhance productivity in purchasing.
• Handles all aspects of purchase order creation and close-out.
• Works in the Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) and other supply chain platforms to execute and make updates to purchase orders as needed to ensure accurate processing.
• Develops an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.
• Provides report-outs to management that indicate closed purchase orders and other data, including spend associated with vendors and purchase orders.
• Determines automation opportunities related to replenishment of routinely purchased items.
• Manages punch-out/catalogue purchases and determines opportunities to improve efficiency and use of such systems.
• Implements and supports best practices including solid supplier relationships, investment recovery, on-line requisitioning, electronic data interchange (EDI), supplier-assisted inventory management and e-commerce.
• Promotes and supports company-wide sourcing guidelines, policies, procedures and practices.
• Identifies information system enhancements necessary to achieve desired performance and works with appropriate internal personnel to prioritize and implement enhancements.

Skills

Procurement processes

Multitasking

Process design & work simplification

Problem solving

ERP proficiency

Communication skills

Diversity in environment

Technology adoption

Tools

ERP 9.2

e-Procurement tools

Job description

Buyer
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Contract:4 months
Schedule: 40 Hours
Pay: $32-$34/hour, DOE

Buyer | Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in procurement processes
• Flexible and able to manage multiple requests efficiently and effectively.
• Understanding of process design and work simplification programs related to supply chain.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proficient in ERP (preferably version 9.2) and other e-Procurement tools.
• High attention to detail, solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate established proficiency utilizing evolving technological tools to streamline daily tasks and communications.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

Buyer | Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the supply chain and contracts team to execute purchasing activities for the department.
• Responsible for processing requisitions from business units and efficiently turning these requisitions into purchase orders.
• May be responsible for setting up inventory programs, seeking out process improvement opportunities, and evaluating and adopting technology improvements (such as automation) to enhance productivity in purchasing.
• Handles all aspects of purchase order creation and close-out.
• Works in the Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) and other supply chain platforms to execute and make updates to purchase orders as needed to ensure accurate processing.
• Develops an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.
• Provides report-outs to management that indicate closed purchase orders and other data, including spend associated with vendors and purchase orders.
• Determines automation opportunities related to replenishment of routinely purchased items.
• Manages punch-out/catalogue purchases and determines opportunities to improve efficiency and use of such systems.
• Implements and supports best practices including solid supplier relationships, investment recovery, on-line requisitioning, electronic data interchange (EDI), supplier-assisted inventory management and e-commerce.
• Promotes and supports company-wide sourcing guidelines, policies, procedures and practices.
• Identifies information system enhancements necessary to achieve desired performance and works with appropriate internal personnel to prioritize and implement enhancements.