Senior Buyer

Akkodis; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Buyer for a 6+ month contract position in Tempe, AZ. This role involves procurement responsibilities, acting as a liaison between sourcing and other departments, and ensuring timely delivery of quality hardware. Candidates should have an aerospace or manufacturing background, familiarity with SAP, and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and procurement procedures essential.
• Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, place orders and administer purchase orders.
• Act as a liaison between sourcing and interfacing organizations.
• Monitor and maintain proper inventory levels.

Skills

Aerospace background

Manufacturing background

SAP

Procurement

Analytics

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or 1-3 years experience

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Akkodis

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Buyer for a for a 6+ months Contract position with a client located in Tempe, AZ

Pay Range: $50-52/hr on W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Job Description

• Acting as a liaison between Sourcing and all other interfacing organizations to plan, coordinate and implement strategies for all Supply Chain activities related to fulfilling manufacturing and aftermarket requirements.

• Heavily involved in hardware transition activities including all aspects of planning and transition execution.

• Due to interface with global suppliers (time zone differences), the desirable candidate will need to be flexible on the hours worked.

• This individual plans, schedules, places orders and administrates purchase orders to ensure quality hardware is delivered on time.

• Maintains proper inventory levels per order policy. Interacts with personnel throughout the site with frequent outside contacts to discuss/negotiate difficult technical problems.

• Incumbent works under general direction with specified suppliers and hardware. Plans and schedules purchase orders in accordance with the production requirements as shown in the SAP ERP system.

• Manages inventory to a specified inventory plan as required to support the production schedule.

• Researches and provides constant feedback to department and management relative to material shortages and suppliers capacity and capabilities.

• Demonstrates an active commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of Quality, Cost, Delivery and Lead Time.

• Have effective interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of employees and management. High degree of confidence, objectivity, tact, diplomacy and ethical conduct is essential.

• Demonstrated ability in negotiations, planning and hardware administration procedures

• Ability to organize work, document and/or report concisely and accurately and be thorough in carrying out the responsibilities of the job.

• Monitor and release kits to both internal and external suppliers to support Production and After Market needs.

Top Skills:

- Aerospace or Manufacturing background

- SAP

- Procurement

- Analytics - Scheduling - Spreadsheets

General Skills :

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. May require a bachelor's degree or 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

If you are interested in this Senior Buyer job in Tempe, AZ please contact Ishwar Gupta at [phone] or [e-mail]. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.

This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records by federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Purchasing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Airlines and Aviation, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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