Buyer/Purchasing (2-3 yrs of purchasing exp required in a manufacturing setting) Onsite Locals Only

MillenniumSoft Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing professional with 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. This role involves negotiating procurement, sourcing materials, and maintaining MRP system information. You will work closely with engineering and suppliers to address specifications and support supplier localization efforts. If you are a self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic procurement group. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and help drive efficiency and savings in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, experience required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate procurement of commodities balancing price, quality, and service.
• Source materials and maintain information in the MRP system.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify efficiency and savings opportunities.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organization skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP system

Great Plains

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position: Buyer/Purchasing (2-3 yrs of purchasing exp required in a manufacturing setting)

Location: Durham, NC

Duration: 6 Months

Total Hours/week: 40.00

Shift: 1st Shift

Client: Medical Devices Company

Job Category: Procurement Group

Level of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Work days/hours: M - F day shift

**LOCALS ONLY**

Job Description:

• Negotiate procurement of commodities and/or services by properly balancing considerations of price, quality, service, delivery, payment terms, and commercial situations.
• Investigate and propose supplier solutions based on requirements from divisions within the company.
• Source materials and maintain information in the MRP system regarding lead time, pricing, ordering policy, and vendor material numbers.
• Support supplier localization efforts including identification of new suppliers, RFQ’s, onboarding process and FAI support.
• Work closely with engineering and supplier to address specification questions regarding tolerances, manufacturability, and material substitutions.
• Maintain a general knowledge of technical requirements involved with assignments/commodities including UL requirements related to product.
• Manage follow-up resolution with other departments and/or suppliers to correct Accounts Payable invoice issues.
• Coordinate engineering change order (ECO) information with the Procurement and Engineering teams to support any updates during the product lifecycle.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify efficiency and savings opportunities.
• Mentor junior buyers as needed to support departmental goals.

Education:

Bachelors degree preferred, experience required.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of purchasing experience required, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Previous experience utilizing MRP, supply chain management software and tools- Great Plains preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use logic and problem-solving skills to independently isolate and identify opportunities in reporting/analysis.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work across a variety of departments and external suppliers.
• Self-starter, organized, and motivated team player.
• Proven analysis and presentation skills including use of common tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient Excel skills, including use of pivot tables and advanced functions/concepts.