Material Planner

Genesis Technical Staffing, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Staffing is seeking a Buyer in Mobile, AL to join our procurement team. The role focuses on purchasing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products.

Long-term contract position with cross-functional collaboration across operations, accounting, and project teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field, 2+ years of procurement experience, and strong negotiation skills, with familiarity in SAP or Oracle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP or procurement software (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Track and manage supplier performance, addressing quality or delivery issues as they arise.
• Analyze market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and generate reports for management review.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and project teams to align purchasing with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, budgets, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

ERP software

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Buyer
Long term Contract
Mobile, AL

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Buyer to join our procurement team. The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing materials, goods, and services necessary to support business operations. This role plays a critical part in managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products.

Key responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Track and manage supplier performance, addressing quality or delivery issues as they arise
• Analyze market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain accurate procurement records and generate reports for management review
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and project teams to align purchasing with business needs
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, budgets, and applicable regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Proficiency in ERP or procurement software (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred skills

• Experience in construction, energy, or industrial procurement
• CPM or CPSM certification
• Familiarity with contract law and terms and conditions
• Knowledge of import/export regulations and logistics
• Experience with bid analysis and RFQ/RFP processes

Company Description

At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.

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