Buyer - Rockford, United States - Integration International Inc.

Description

Title: Buyer II

Location: Rockford, IL 61101

Pay Rate: $30 - $35/Hour.

Shift schedule: 8 AM to 4 PM (40 hrs./week)

Duration: 12 Months contract (Possible Extension)

Job Description:

• In this role you will have full responsibility for a subset of our supply base in terms of implementing purchase orders, presenting forecast changes, and working to resolve delivery challenges.
• You will also collaborate with the larger global Sourcing team to help identify and drive cost savings ideas and look for opportunities to increase our relationship with our strategic supply base.
• The ability to problem-solve, negotiate, and analyse supplier performance data will be essential.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma with 7 years' experience as a Buyer or equivalent.
• Associates Degree with 4 years' experience as a Buyer or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree with 2 years' experience as a Buyer or equivalent.
• Experience in MRP / ERP systems required.
• Comfortable in MS Excel.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Experience in supplier change and new product development procurement activities.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPM, SPICS, CPIM certification preferred.
• JD Edwards (E-1) experience.
• Global procurement experience.
• Experienced in working with contract manufacturers.
• Lean manufacturing preferred.