We are looking for Buyer for our client in Peachtree Corners, GA
Job Title: Buyer
Job Location: Peachtree Corners, GA
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $30.00hr - $35.00hr
Job Overview:
The candidate manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements, including purchase order management, negotiating costs, and inventory management. The successful candidate assists with key procurement initiatives as directed by management.
Responsibilities:
- Administers and manages purchase orders and delivery commitments to designated suppliers as necessary to support production and sales requirements within the business.
- Reviews, interprets, and communicates material demand forecast and manages capacity planning for assigned commodity groups and supplier relationships.
- Supports alignment of production supplier requirements and sourcing strategies with those of product development (NPI) for designated suppliers and commodities to ensure uninterrupted material availability, alignment of risk, and cost goals with vision for the business.
- Owns performance management and improvement efforts for designated suppliers, providing information to strategic purchasing for supplier business reviews.
- Utilizes lean sourcing principles, such as Kanban, consignment, and other similar material pull methods, to achieve 100% material availability and optimize on-hand inventory.
- Embraces continuous improvement techniques to drive toward attainment of key purchasing metrics including supplier on-time delivery, quality, inventory turns, problem shelf, expedited inbound freight, vendor scrap, and E&O reduction.
- Leverages problem solving skills to propose solutions to identified supply chain issues.
- Coordinates engineering change order activity with suppliers and other functional groups.
- Coordinates with strategic purchasing regarding price changes due to cost reduction initiatives, volume pricing, or supplier requests.
- Supports assigned commodity team by participating in identified risk mitigation and cost reduction opportunities and supporting other commodity projects as assigned.
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
- 3+ years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry manufacturing environment, with medical device experience preferred.
- Computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems, preferably SAP and Agile.
- Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting.
- Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness.
- Ability to consistently achieve stretch goals and objectives.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Availability to travel to both domestic and international suppliers.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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