Buyer II

idexcel; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A global staffing and IT services organization is looking for a Buyer II in Pittsburgh, PA, offering a starting salary of $18.79/hr. This role is ideal for recent graduates with an associates or bachelor’s degree. Responsibilities include procuring materials and managing orders to ensure timely delivery. Strong knowledge of MS Excel and procurement processes are essential. Candidates should be self-directed and capable of multitasking effectively. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting projects with industry-leading clients.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 1-2 years of direct working experience or bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge and familiarity with MS Excel.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply them to procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Procures materials, equipment, and services efficiently.
• Turns Purchase Requisitions into orders, follows up, and expedites.
• Schedules product purchases and deliveries.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Excel

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Ability to prioritize

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Idexcel is a global staffing and IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives.

Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

Job Description

No Experience recent fresh out of college

Buyer II
$18.79/hr on w2
03/13/2017 to 03/09/2018
Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15238

Manager would like to hire candidates fresh out of college

Associates degree with 1-2 years direct working experience or bachelor’s degree required (new graduates encouraged) Business degree or equal equivalent.

Performs a variety of activities and duties involved with procuring materials, equipment, parts, supplies and services in the most efficient manner. The main tasks would be to turn Purchase Requisitions into orders, to follow up and expedite.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives and reviews requisitions generated by the Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) System and internal employees
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as delivery schedule.
• Negotiates delivery for parts, equipment, service and supplies
• Prepares and issues purchase order according to requirements
• Tracks and expedites orders for delivery of goods. Advises sales and production departments of delivery status
• Maintains manual and computerized procurement records via the MRP system regarding items or services purchased delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
• Utilizes SAP to review and confirm demand
• Schedules product purchases and deliveries. Reschedules deliveries when necessary according to customer requirements
• Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Associates degree with 1-2 years direct working experience or bachelor’s degree required (new graduates encouraged)
• Knowledge and familiarity with MS Excel
• Familiarity with MS Office products
• Demonstrates a high degree of personal, professional ethics and integrity
• Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, courteous and professional manners when dealing with internal and external customers
• Ability to prioritize workload and shift work activities in order to meet business needs and department goals, essential
• Ability to make recommendations regarding job methods and departmental procedures.
• Must be able to independently arrange and organize work efforts on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Must be able to meet tight deadlines. Ability to multi-task on a consistent basis
• Ability to work independently, collectively within a team environment and be self-motivated in work habits
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference as they relate to understanding business forecasts and scheduling inventory purchases.
• Capable of applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations involved with the procurement of materials, such as determining the best planning inventory levels

Sandra Taylor
571-267-4186