A leading staffing solution provider in Florida is seeking a professional to manage purchasing strategies for supplies and materials. The candidate will resolve delivery and quality issues, negotiate prices and terms, and implement cost-saving measures. This role is crucial for efficient supply chain management, requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers a duration of 11+ months with possible extensions, supporting organizations in meeting their supply needs effectively.
Qualifications
Experience with semi-complex buying strategies and timely deliveries.
Ability to resolve delivery, quality, or invoicing issues related to purchases.
Experience in negotiating prices, terms and quality requirements.
Experience in soliciting cost reduction ideas and implementing savings.
Responsibilities
Participates in buying strategies to purchase and arrange deliveries of supplies and materials.
Resolves delivery, quality, or related problems with purchases and invoices.
Participates in the negotiation of prices, terms and quality requirements.
Solicits cost reduction ideas from suppliers and initiates follow-up action.
Skills
Negotiation
Vendor liaison
Purchasing
Supply chain coordination
Tools
Purchasing systems
Job description
Overview
Duration: 11+ Months with possible extensions
Job Description:
Participates in semi-complex buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of supplies and materials; expedites as needed and serves as liaison between vendors and users, getting prior approval for purchases in excess of established limits.
Resolves semi-complex delivery, quality or other related problems with purchases and invoices. Participates in updating project plans and purchasing systems; reviews and analyzes requisitions and supply plans for domestic and international purchases.
Participates in the negotiation of prices, terms and quality requirements prepare; requests for quotes and assists in the development of new supply sources; evaluates market conditions.
Solicits cost reduction ideas from suppliers and initiates follow up action to implement these savings for the company