What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at TRS Staffing Solutions?
Major manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Buyer for an open-ended contract role to be based near Albany, NY
Description:
Education & Training (degree, training, or certification required)
- Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited university or equivalent experience accepted (Prefer Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Management, Audit, Sales)
- CIPS / CMCP or equivalent certification preferred
- Good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Cross-functional experience, and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Trained in SAP ERP system including, Material Management Module, Service Module, Supplier Invoicing Interfaces
- Able to create effective market approaches, cost models and action plans to manage the work
- Highly skilled with MS and related reporting computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Projects or equivalent
Experience (technical, functional, and/or leadership experience required)
- 3-5 years of experience in related field (procurement, commercial, manufacturing, product management, finance, audit or sales)
- Skilled in complex negotiations
- Cross-functional working team experience
- Demonstrated ability to multitask projects
- Highly skilled with SAP ERP system, specifically, Material Management Module, Service Module, Supplier Invoicing Interface, Supplier Qualification, etc.
- Good quantitative and analytical, conceptual and planning skills
- Highly skilled with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and projects) or equivalent
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $45
