Buyer

On-Board Administrative is hiring a Buyer
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About Us:
On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.
Position Details:
Position Type: Full-Time/Contract
Job Location: Cromwell, CT
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance
Compensation: $ 50-80 hour

Role - Associate Buyer
Duration - 6 Months with potential Perm
Reiterate schedule - M-F 40 hr week


3. Purpose of the job
Adherence to the Business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Requirements
Ensure supply of the assigned products/services for Procurement at the lowest total cost of ownership and aligned with the Corporate Requirements
Participates in RFI/RFQ s resulting in negotiation, contracting and implementation for i-Health and our strategic, tactical and operational suppliers
Advocate and assist in the implementation of Procurement policies and procedures throughout the organization and report violations identified to the Senior Manager, Procurement & Risk Management
3. Job context
Reports to the Global Category Manager, i-Health
Extensive internal contact within the i-Health organization with emphasis on internal customers, assists with NDA s, questions, problem solving
External contact with suppliers including, negotiation of one off spend items, extension of payment terms and assists with contract execution

4. Job content
Participate and support in functional areas
- Actively participate and lead procurement spend meetings (preparation of agenda, communicating to internal participants, documenting outcomes and reporting
- Contribute actively to the Business Purchase Plan through involvement with the Procurement team
- Report status of saving initiatives based on the Value Conventions on a regular basis to using the Value Tracking Tool.
- Work with the team in defining and validating sourcing strategies using internal and external analysis
Participate and assist in implementing sourcing activities
- Assist in external analysis in collaboration with the procurement team
- Assist in preparation of fact based negotiation and select supplier
- Assist in contract implementation
- Assist with complaints, initiate, document, follow up actions up to and including supplier performance for strategic and tactical supply sources
- Manage/evaluate contract compliance, accurate use of purchasing channels, violations to the procurement policy and report to line manager
- Assist in evaluation and renewal of contracts by identifying and prioritizing opportunities for reduction of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Manage relationships / partnership with internal customers during projects
- Within the framework of the cross-functional sourcing and supplier development teams, closely develop and manage the relationship with internal customers
- Collect and manage internal customers feedback & supplier performance (based on defined KPIs)
- Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further TCO reduction opportunities
- Develop and manage relationship with suppliers and track their performance
- Establish new relationship with suppliers
Manage relationship with suppliers
- Continuously track supplier performance in accordance with supplier evaluation and audit policies
- Lead supplier development activities; set up cross-functional review meetings with suppliers in order to improve performance and further reduce cost
- Identify potential contract improvement opportunities & re-negotiations
- During a Sourcing project, be actively involved in the strategic Sourcing process as a member of the cross functional Sourcing team
5. SHE Requirements
Identify all relevant SHE and security aspects (e.g. set up and review SHE plans, requirements, procedures and instructions) and assess the corresponding risks related to the position and the department, make sure these are known, understood and can be handled by colleagues and reports; lead by example; show real SHE leadership by setting standards and encouraging colleagues and reports to act (SHE) responsible for their wellbeing; organize involvement in SHE and security matters; encourage and/or report all incidents (e.g. injuries, near misses, possible SHE hazards, etc.) and provide follow-up to any incidents such that the organization will learn from. Continually Follow Life Saving Rules as well as Key Security behaviours, assist in ensuring your colleagues of same

6. Authorities
1. According to regional signature regulations

7. Knowledge and educational level
BS degree (Business Administration preferable) or equivalent experience
Excellent written and oral communication skill
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience in working with ERP systems (preferably SAP)

8. Required level of experiences

Professional experience; minimum of 3 years working within Procurement, Sales, Marketing or site services with a strong focus on contracting process, complaint management and supplier relationship management.

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On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board s Mission is to provide Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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