Hi,
We have an urgent opening with our direct client . please let me know if you would be available and interested in the below position.
Buyer / Planner
Jacksonville Florida
6+ Months
Description:
SAP experience is a requirement.
Essential Responsibilities :
In the role of Buyer / Planner, you will:
• Interface with production, sales, planning, engineering, quality, sourcing, and suppliers in order to purchase materials to meet production demand
• Be responsible for placing daily and accurate purchase orders, timely and accurate purchase order acknowledgements, and timely delivery of materials, procurement follow up and expediting management
• Be responsible for timely invoice dispute resolution, material discrepancy resolution, vendor returns, inventory turns, expediting, scheduling / rescheduling purchase orders to reflect demand changes
• Be responsible supplier communication, including but not limited to supplier open order reviews, RMA resolution, etc.
• Evaluate and drive resolution on all manufacturing material quality and supply issues
• Work cross functional with other departments to meet short / long term goals of the business
• Be responsible for assigned commodities to meet the requirements of the business
• Perform some or all the required functions from initiation of intent to purchase to satisfactory delivery of material or service
• Solicit and evaluate proposals employing appropriate negotiation, cost and price analysis techniques, together with the effective utilization of available expertise from supporting organizations; execute purchase contracts requirements with sound purchasing practices and applicable company and government regulations
• Evaluate current and anticipated requirements, determine potential sources, and stimulate competition
Desired Characteristics :
• Experience utilizing planning systems
• Experience in purchasing, production control or planning, supervision, sourcing and/or material control environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities
• Ability to work effectively in all environments
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Six Sigma training or equivalent Quality Training
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently, identify and drive process improvement projects
Thanks and Regards,
Swapnil Sawant
APN Software Services, Inc (www.apninc.com)
39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 385, Newark, CA 94560
Phone: 510-402-1080 / Fax 510-623-5055
Email Id: Sawant@apninc.com