Assistant buyer

Kelly Services is seeking a temporary *Assistant Buyer* for a company located in Holland, MI.Duration : 2 3 monthsPurpose of the job : To deliver an efficient and responsive service to the business in processing of material requisitions, checking of purchasing files and preparation of purchase ordersResponsibilities : * Liaise effectively with suppliers and manufacturers, as well as internal departments and customers delivering excellent customer service, answering customer (internal and external) and supplier inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

• Responsible for communicating with department representatives for supplies and budget guidelines, and confirmation of order quantity, pricing, and availability.
• Will manage and track the sourcing process to ensure parts and products are sourced on time, with quality, and within targets to support milestones and build or supply requirements* Responsible for the accurate creation of purchase orders and communication of orders to vendors* Will negotiate effectively with suppliers and with internal departments regarding the purchasing of products and parts* Responsible for carrying out duties in a manner that establishes and maintains strong and trusting relationships with suppliers* Will seek to continuous improve company’s position and identify component savings opportunities* Responsible for working with collaboratively with other team on invoice problem resolution* Will administer returns processing / credits as required* Will ensure audit compliance and order accuracy and undertake periodic SAP system clean up* Will work with accounts payable for new vendor set-up* Will analyze price trends and assess their impact on future activities as well as continuously develop market knowledge.
• Understand what is happening at market level and use this knowledge to help influence procurement activities within the organization* Responsible for completing all activities in full compliance with company procedures for Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.

Last updated : 2024-05-07