Sr Buyer

BCforward; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 71,635,200; Full time

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking a Sr Buyer in Coon Rapids, MN. The role involves acting as a liaison between sourcing and other organizations, managing orders, and ensuring timely delivery of hardware. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of purchasing experience, with proficiency in SAP preferred. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and will be required to handle multiple priorities under challenging conditions. Strong negotiation and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of purchasing experience required.
• Six Sigma Certification is a plus.
• Experience in an automated EDI environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between Sourcing and interfacing organizations.
• Plan and schedule purchase orders based on production requirements.
• Manage supplier forecast and PO acknowledgment process.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project Management

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Tools

SAP

MS Office Applications

Job description

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 20 locations in North America as well as India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana.

Job Description

Sr Buyer
Coon Rapids, MN, USA, 55433
03/06/2017 to 11/30/2017
$25/hr on w2

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• 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, 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 supplier’s 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.
• Manage supplier forecast and PO acknowledgement process through Honeywell web portal.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical field recommended with minimum 4-6 years of purchasing.

Additional Qualifications

• Project Management Experience.
• Must be proficient in MRP (SAP experience a plus).
• Six Sigma Certification a plus.
• Aerospace Experience.
• Experience in an automated EDI environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of production control and material manufacturing methods is highly desired.
• Prior experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to multi-task projects and assess priorities in a complex and demanding environment.
• Ability to handle multiple customers/priorities with minimal supervision under challenging conditions.
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in order management and logistics.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication & presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications.
• Prior experience in E-Auction Marketplace.

CANDIDATES MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN

Follow requirements of position under job description and ensure candidate experience relates to that provided and experience is clearly identifiable on resume for client review.

To start ASAP - If candidate is selected and able to start sooner than requisition the start date it will be updated on work order as candidate is needed, sooner than later.

Any prior Honeywell experience must be included on the submittal, including location, timeframe, reporting Manager, and status – direct, Consultant (PO), or contractor.

All OT must be preapproved by Honeywell supervisor prior to any OT hours being accrued by employee.

Worker will utilize eCharge or TWB for weekly time reporting. Supplier should register in Fieldglass on behalf of worker as he/she will not need access to this system. It is imperative that the registration is completed as soon as possible after receipt of registration invitation. The Honeywell manager is responsible for training the worker for time entry into eCharge/TWB.

Telephone interviews will be conducted.

Sandra Taylor
571-267-4186