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Adecco US, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Adecco US, Inc. is seeking a Buyer in Austin, TX to manage procurement activities, negotiate terms, and expedite orders. You will work with engineering to keep inventory aligned with production schedules and collaborate with suppliers to achieve cost-effective sourcing.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, proficiency with SAP/SCV/ARIBA, and strong negotiation and analytical abilities. Pay is $25.00–$27.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Data analysis, inventory management and procurement processes knowledge.
• Effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision.
• Manages nonstrategic suppliers and expedites material deliveries.
• Quotes materials and procures components, equipment and services at lowest cost while ensuring quality and reliability.
• Follows purchasing processes and issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, and adjusts purchase orders as needed.
• Maintains records, verifies delivery, and processes payments.

Skills

Procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA

Strong organizational skills

Negotiation and communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or related field

Tools

SAP/SCV/ARIBA

Job description

Adecco is hiring immediately for a Buyer with a local client in Austin, TX. Pay is $25.00/hr. - $27.00hr.

Duties:

• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision.
• Manage nonstrategic suppliers.
• Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
• Works with engineers to recommend new suppliers.
• Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.
• Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate.
• Follows purchasing business processes.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Motivation, initiative, collaboration, connectivity and coaching
• Bachelor’s degree Required: Yes, bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is typically preferred
• Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain technologies
• Effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees 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.

Pay Details:

$25.00 to $27.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with 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

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.