What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at AVA Consulting?
Job Title: Buyer
Duration: 12 Month
Location: Plano, TX
DESCRIPTION:
- IPSS Operations Sourcing supports Logistics and Packaging spend, due to increased logistics projects and higher complexity of number of accessory programs and program complexity, this requires current Buyer headcount to support sourcing and analysis strategies.Contingent support will be responsible for administrative and semi-strategic functions to allow the Buyers to better complete the overall strategic aspects of their positions.
Project Summary:
- To reallocate Buyer administrative responsibilities to contingent worker to allow for more time for strategic sourcing and analysis.
- Contingent resource objectives will be a support role for buyers, that can focus on semi-strategic activities and do some thinking on their own.
- Perform miscellaneous purchasing-oriented responsibilities and reporting activities
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform duties, as stated, but not limited to what's listed, to meet IPSS objectives:
- Process documentation including, but not limited to examples such as Non-Disclosure agreements, supplier set-up information (SSI), Vendor Set-up Forms (VSUF) etc.
- Process rate information into PDAD logistics system (LIOS)
- Process ILA forms and submit to client PSD and respective NAMC's
- Support Annual Business Review / Cost Control Challenge program including preparation of annual information, sending to suppliers, setting up meetings, and tracking of supplier progress
- Support suppliers contact information maintenance for requests for Regulatory, supplier surveys, and other general needs for supplier information.
- Support Data analytics and evaluation. Deep diving invoices to compare vs contracts. Compare internal systems vs contract rates.
- Fulfill reasonable ad hoc bids events
Requirements:
Must Haves:
- Mastery of English
- Basic understanding of procurement processes
- Developed analytical and technical aptitude
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and successfully set priorities for meeting time-bound deliverables
- Developed communication skills
- Basic business application skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc, Web based systems)
- Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain or similar or equivalent experience
- 1 year of experience in procurement and/or supply chain function
Preferred/ Nice-to-haves:
- Logistics or Packaging experience preferred
- Automotive Experience preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Plano, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
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Salary : $22 - $35