Associate Buyer jobs in Blue Springs, MO

The Associate Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being an Associate Buyer may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Associate Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Associate Buyer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Associate Buyer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Buyer
  • Sika Corporation
  • Grandview, MO FULL_TIME
  • Join Sika, a global company established in 1910. Sika is a leading supplier of specialty chemical products and industrial materials serving construction and industrial markets. With subsidiaries in 100 countries around the world and in over 300 factories, Sika employs more than 25,000 people.
    Sika is a full building envelope company, helping you live your everyday life from below-grade waterproofing all the way up to the roof. From the Crypto.com Arena to the Lincoln Memorial to the Empire State Building to Disneyland, Sika is extremely integrated in the world around us.
    Sika is a continually growing company with a variety of locations that offers opportunity to advance through career development. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Broad Function and Purpose of Position:

    Support the Grandview, MO manufacturing supply chain operation through careful negotiation of all prices to ensure we get the best value on all purchases, and find efficiencies in the daily work load to ensure that the position becomes more strategic rather than tactical.

    Specific Responsibilities:

    • Purchase required raw materials, office supplies, maintenance and production supplies
    • Negotiate with vendors to get the best possible price based on market conditions
    • Analyze existing inventory with business needs and make decisions to maximize profitability without compromising efficiency
    • Communicate with relevant departments regarding their purchasing needs; make suggestions regarding alternate vendors, pricing, etc.
    • Where needed, challenge internal personnel regarding timing or quantity of purchases, to maximize profitability and efficiency of the business
    • Provide NAFTA Certification to customers annually
    • Provide minority vendor information to customers
    • Analyze internal demand requirements and external market condition to identify areas of opportunity and improvement.
    • Lead sourcing efforts with Internal Customers and External Vendors
    • Coordinate with global buyers where appropriate and ensure North America compliance with global contracts
    • Issue RFX, perform bid comparison and vendor evaluation, lead award decisions, negotiate contract terms, coordinate with Legal, and ensure on-going contract compliance.
    • All other duties as assigned
    • Some domestic travel may be required
    • Track progress with regard to compliance with preferred vendors, use of appropriate process and controls, and savings.
    • Report savings and compliance metrics monthly.
    • Continually assess and improve sourcing and commodity management processes.
    • Drive regional efficiency improvements through automation and process simplification
    • Serve as the procurement department’s lead the region to ensure compliance to processes and procedural requirements
    • Continually assess and improve supplier’s performane

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Employee discount
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Professional development assistance
    • Referral program
    • Retirement plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Education:

    • Bachelor's (Preferred)

    Experience:

    • purchasing: 1 year (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • 16 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Sika AG
  • Grandview, MO FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionWith over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Senior Buyer
  • UltraSource LLC
  • KCMO, MO FULL_TIME
  • Join our team as a Senior Buyer in an organization where helping customers is its number one goal, we want to hear from you. Since our founding in 1883, UltraSource has served the processing and packa...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Distribution Buyer
  • Austin Hardware & Supply Company
  • Summit, MO FULL_TIME
  • Join Our Team as a Quality and Standards Buyer - Enhance Excellence and Precision! Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that drives quality, standards, and excellence within our organization? We're...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Buyer Planner
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • Slater, MO FULL_TIME
  • Buyer Planner Location: SLATER, MO, United States Job Family : Procurement Job Type : Regular Posted : Feb 9, 2024 Job ID: 46579 Job Description Position SummaryBuyer is responsible for commodities or...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Buyer Planner
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation Parker Aerospace Group
  • Slater, MO FULL_TIME
  • Buyer Planner Location: SLATER, MO, United States Job Family : Procurement Job Type : Regular Posted : Feb 9, 2024 Job ID: 46579 Job Description Position SummaryBuyer is responsible for commodities or...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Operations Assistant
  • Cynet Systems
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for Operations Assistant for our client in Kansas City, MO Job Title: Ope...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Media Buyer
  • Barkley
  • Riverside, MO
  • **We believe in independence.** Its a state of mind, and a creative brief for our entire organization, from New York to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Support Specialist (40)
  • Uhlig LLC
  • Overland Park, KS
  • **Customer Support Specialist (40)** * 8455 Lenexa Dr, Overland Park, KS 66214, USA * Full-time * Department: HOA Operat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Showing Agent For Real Estate
  • Keller Williams Diamond Partners Inc.
  • Olathe, KS
  • Showing Agent needed for a TOP Real Estate team! Have you been thinking of making a change? Do you love Real Estate and ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Auction Associate
  • BIG DEAL AUCTIONS
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Job Description Job Description Need a full or part-time job with flexible hours that work for you? At Big Deal Auctions...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Marketing Coordinator
  • AMANDA BLU & CO.
  • Shawnee, KS
  • Job Description Job Description Amanda Blu & Co is a fashion company located in Shawnee Kansas. We are looking for a Mar...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Safe Fleet
  • Belton, MO
  • ** Buyer** Belton Exempt Associate **About The Position** **Meet the Smart Safety Company** At Safe Fleet our name says ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Procurement Specialist
  • Butler Aerospace & Defense
  • Lenexa, KS
  • Procurement Specialist Location: Lenexa, KS Job ID: #68839 Pay Range: $39-45 6 month contract Job Description: Responsib...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Blue Springs is a city located in the U.S. state of Missouri within Jackson County. Blue Springs is located 19 miles (31 km) east of downtown Kansas City and is the eighth largest city in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 United States Census[update] the population was 52,575, tying it for 10th largest city in the state of Missouri with St. Peters. Blue Springs is located at 39°1′4″N 94°16′28″W / 39.01778°N 94.27444°W / 39.01778; -94.27444 (39.017778, -94.274444). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.35 square miles (57.89 km2), of w...
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Income Estimation for Associate Buyer jobs
$54,456 to $68,813
Blue Springs, Missouri area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago