Buyer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform the acquisition of complex materials, products and services, consistent with the target of cost, time and quality (in the U.S. and Europe this is as part of a CIO Team). Support the Senior Buyer in execution of supply chain activities in a project environment (Cost Validation, Sourcing Strategy, Procurement, Timing, Financial Control)

RESPONSIBILITIES / OUTPUT:

• Support the creation of the sourcing plan and the project budget during the Planning phase of a project.
• Support the communication of material forecasting and long lead items to central purchasing and suppliers.
• Support the execution of the sourcing plan and adherence to the project budget, including the negotiation and coordination of on-time delivery of materials and products.
• Prepare quotations, technical specifications, solicit bids and analyze quotes.
• Negotiation based upon assigned target (timing, quality, prices); coordinate internal and external line up meetings.
• Suggest supplier, prepare recommendation and submit package for approval in accordance with sourcing policy.
• Issue Purchase Orders according to the contractual rules and company policies.
• Pursue and negotiate recovery costs.
• Responsible for material returns and cancellations as well as NCR management for purchasing related activities.
• Support estimating activity during the proposal phase of a project.
• Support collection of data and development of financial and "work-in progress" reports for project purchases. Support supplier scouting activities. SKILLS Negotiation skills Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficient in other Microsoft Office applications Cost Analysis & financial knowledge (basic accounting, analytical skills, commodity market pricing, financial reporting) Purchasing Contract Terms & Conditions and terminology Project scheduling (planning systems / processes

Must Have:

• Cost Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Negotiation Skills

SKILLS

• Negotiation skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficient in other Microsoft Office applications
• Cost Analysis & financial knowledge (basic accounting, analytical skills, commodity market pricing, financial reporting)
• Purchasing Contract Terms & Conditions and terminology Project scheduling (planning systems / processes)

CHARACTERISTICS

• Continuous Improvement: Identifies and implements ways to make tasks or processes more efficient.
• Teamwork: Collaborates with and supports fellow team members to accomplish overall objectives of the group.
• Time Management: Organizes and plans their work so they may complete tasks effectively and on a timely basis.
• To be an "internal point of reference": Considered a "subject matter" expert willing to provide knowledge to support others.
• Responsible: Holds themselves and others accountable to carry forward an assignment to successful completion.
• Customer Oriented: Listens to the needs of the customer (internal / external) and responds in a timely and concise manner

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Negotiation skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficient in other Microsoft Office applications
• Cost Analysis & financial knowledge
• Purchasing Contract Terms & Conditions and terminology
• Project scheduling

Work Location: One location