Local Buyer Specialist - South Carolina, United States - AMS Staffing Inc.

AMS Staffing Inc. South Carolina, United States

1 week ago

Description

Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format if you are interested in this Local Buyer Specialist opportunity in Charleston, SC. This is a contract to hire position, market rates and we can offer hourly or salary compensation, benefits, and 3-weeks of PTO

If you are not interested, please forward to your network. AMS Staffing offers referral fees should they be hired.

Title: Local Buyer Specialist

Location: Charleston, SC

Rate/Salary: Market Rate

Type: Contract to hire

Core Hours: 40 working hours per week (day should start by 9am at latest)

The deadline for candidate submission is 12:00pm CST, Tuesday, May 3, 2023. Late submissions will be rejected.

Location: Admin
Shift Schedule: Day Shift
Core Working Hours: 40 working hours per week (day should start by 9am at latest)
Weekly Overtime: None
Weekend Work: None
Travel: None
Cell Phone Required: Yes
Special PPE Required: None
Assignment Start: As soon as possible
Assignment Duration: 12-month contract with potential for extension depending on performance and overall business needs

Relocation expenses may be offered for highly qualified candidates, but that rate must be referenced in the attached bid form. Preference will be given to local candidates

Please reply with an updated resume in Microsoft Word format

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, achieves International Procurement Services (IPS) objectives at the company (Ladson, SC) based on strong networking and collaboration with Engineering and Facilities teams. Key contributor to the procurement of construction services, production machines, and equipment for the VAN.EA expansion at the company. Supports the procurement, tracking, monitoring and execution of contracts, interfacing with VAN.EA project teams, Finance, Legal, and management in the United States.

Duties and responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Local Buyer Specialist is to support National Buyers for Construction and Equipment in achieving procurement objectives.
Buyer is expected to complete the following activities in regular work:

-Drive communication concerning VAN EA initiatives, procurement activity, timelines and budgets between International Procurement Services (IPS) and MBV's Facilities and Engineering Teams.

-Assist in problem resolution, escalation and daily operations of IPS.

-Consult IPS National Buyers and ensure timely updates related to VAN EA activity.

-Provide transparency to IPS Senior Management and other business units as needed about the current status and performance of IPS in the VAN EA Project.

-Cooperate closely with the other IPS units and Global Commodity Managers to achieve alignment and synergies within IPS business units related to Construction and Equipment Purchases.

-Participate in onsite and virtual VAN EA steering committees and project meetings.

-Initiate and see to completion requests for quote, competitive bids, and strategic sourcing tasks at the direction of National Buyers.

-Complete bid leveling, cost driver analysis, and quote comparisons.

-Complete PowerPoint presentation slides to share critical information and key messages.

-Use IPS ProQ suite of systems and Finance Supplier Database to review data, enter contracts, RFQs and Legal Terms and Conditions, onboard suppliers, and finalize contracts.

Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws.
Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources.
Work safely 100% of the time.

Education:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in:

Business Administration
Or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Professional Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s):

Purchasing
Project Management
Business Administration
Finance

Required Skills:

Knowledge of purchasing processes, systems and tools as well as sound experience with their application.
Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal.
Proven ability to conduct project planning, monitoring and implementation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint etc.)
Fluent in English.

Preferred Skills

Additional knowledge of German and/or Spanish.
Experience as an operational buyer within a large, multinational company.

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