Buyer

Salary: $25.02 - 30.00 per hour
Reference: 958045

job summary:

A Buyer in the Windsor, CT area is needed for a multinational power management company. This position will support the Airport Lighting product lines and requires exceptional problem-solving skills & the ability to build efficient working relationships across functional groups; Quality, Production, Engineering, and various suppliers across all commodities.

location: Windsor, Connecticut
job type: Contract
salary: $25.02 - 30.00 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Review customer requirements, develop an appropriate weekly production schedule, and assist with the creation of the daily ship schedule that will meet 100% OTD for customer orders.
• Maintain metrics for On-Time Delivery (OTD), Days on Hand (DOH), Premium Freight, and others as assigned.
• Provides the data inputs to our monthly shipment targets.
• Manage and respond to MRP requirements in a timely way, maximizing the supply base for delivery, cost and quality.
• Manage supplier performance using leading indicator metrics such as PPV, supplier OTD and quality.
• Lead supplier base reduction activities, cost reduction programs and lead time reduction initiatives to improve overall supply chain performance.
• Participate in material management Kaizen events.
• Responsible for resolving any supplier invoices within a timely manner.
• Initiates requisitions and follows up to ensure timely availability of parts for production to meet customer shipping dates.
• Revises and reschedules purchase orders as necessary to compensate for rush order priorities and material shortages.
• Manages material inventory level to meet or exceed annual inventory management objectives.
• Responsible for observing good business practices, protecting the interest of the company and for buying at the best possible price consistent with time, quality and quantity requirements complying with company policies and procedures.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

• Purchasing / Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Materials
• Quality

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).




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