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    Actalent Glendale Heights, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Contract to hire opening for a Buyer role For the first 1-2 years they will be doing buying (this will take up 75% of the time and the remaining 25% of the time will be for manufacturing administrative tasks).

    Long term goal for this role is to move up for more challenging work and hire someone under for support.

    Description:

    Source, purchase and help receive components.

    Develop and improve current vendor relationships for new and existing products to lower costs and improve delivery performance.

    Monitor and report on delivery progress of components on a project-by-project basis insuring no late orders.

    Assist receiving personnel in setting up and controlling inventory stocking locations and levels. Perform continuous stocking level reviews to minimize excess.

    Communicate both verbally and electronically (e-mail) with vendors for ordering, follow-up and expediting components required for project orders.

    Performing the tasks of order filling and assembly when necessary.

    Actively participating in department specific production and Twenty Keys programs.

    1+ years Experience in purchasing and vendor management role (key is if they have experience doing vendor management and follow up during that time)

    Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

    Experience working in a manufacturing group environment

    Must be willing to grow and learn new duties within the Mfg. Center.- know what a valve is

    -ability and want to follow up and work with vendors

    -ability to function at a meeting- they are twice a week and will report at where project stands and where the parts are at that are ordered.

    -must be a self starter and able to follow directions

    -Personal computer abilities with an MRP/ERP purchasing systems

    Must be able to work in a project based environment where they are ordering materials for projects that are about 10-13 week cycles. Should have experience following the materials through to receiving to make sure they are shipped on time for the delivery of the project. Must be industrial type of industry experience.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

    + Hiring diverse talent

    + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

    + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

    + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ) for other accommodation options.


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