Job Description
Job Description
Duration: 24 months (Contract)
Pay: $22 - $28/hr (Depending on experience)
Location: 100% Onsite – Mossville, IL
Summary:
We’re supporting one of our global manufacturing clients in hiring an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to join their sourcing and procurement team in Mossville, IL. The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.
- Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
- Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
- Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
- Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
- Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
- Manage just-in-time inventory.
- Attend trade shows.
Typical task breakdown:
- Develop improvement plans to support buyers & professionals related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations.
- Perform analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce excellence output, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
- Support customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
- Perform analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.
- Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
- Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Ability to evaluate suppliers.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
- Knowledge of supply chain management.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Top 3 Skills
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communications
Additional Technical Skills
- MS Excel – Proficient
- Power BI
- Project Management
Soft Skills:
- Strong Communication skills
Education/Experience:
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related business field required.
- 5-7 years Supply Chain related experience required.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
Processes requisitions and provides support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.
Why this Role?
Opportunity to be part of a dynamic team providing structure and guidance for sourcing decisions and assurance of supply of purchased components for a global manufacturing and service industry.
Develop strong skills around analytics, negotiation, and project management, that supports strong business decision making surrounding total cost of supply for a global manufacturing company.
\nCompany Description
At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward.
Across the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations.
Because at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.
Company Description
At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward.\r\n\r\nAcross the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations.\r\n\r\nBecause at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.