Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Buyer/ Purchasing 3 in Alpharetta, GA. The work will be done onsite. This is a long term contract. It can lead to permanent employment with our customer. Compensation is $28/hr including benefits, vision, dental, health insurance, 401K and holiday pay. Cullerton Group will provide sponsorship.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Manages and coordinates inbound material shipments with approved suppliers to ensure timely receipt of materials to meet production schedules.
- Develops and executes required inventory control activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensures timely processing of purchase requisitions and purchase orders with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
- Assists the Accounting Department with purchase order discrepancies, delayed invoices, inventory, and job costs.
- Monitors material shortages and serves as a material liaison between engineering and production for projects in production with critical shortages.
- Coordinates and supports new product introduction with quoting/bids.
- Supports management, production, receiving, shipping, engineering, accounting, purchasing, and all compliance teams to promote success within the facility.
- Supports initiatives relating to material and logistics cost reduction goals as outlined for the organization and/or department.
- Monitors the status of assigned open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential problems.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Reason/motivation for request:
Candidate Value Proposition: Why this Role?
- This role introduces a candidate to our many different products and component offerings. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and being a problem solver, then this is the right role for you.
Typical Day or Week in the Role: Typical task breakdown:
- Procuring material for projects and ensuring on-time delivery of the material prior to project kickoff.
- Working with suppliers to ensure components are shipping according to the promise date.
- Managing key suppliers and tracking performance.
- Resolving any warehouse and accounting errors.
- Working with engineering and other cross-functional team members.
Interaction with team:
- This role will work closely with the warehouse team, engineering, and project management. Interaction includes working with management and vendors.
Work environment:
- Office environment with occasional presence on the production floor. PPE required (steel toe shoes and safety glasses).
Candidate Requirements: Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related business field required.
- Accept internship as part of experience.
- Associate degree accepted with more years of experience (7+).
- Master’s degree over qualifies candidate for this role.
Technical Skills:
- (Required) Intermediate to advanced skill in using computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- RP systems experience required (SAP/Oracle or others).
- Ability to prioritize work in a dynamic environment.
- Preferred that the incumbent is familiar with basic procurement and knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, and inventory management.
- Analytical with a methodical approach to problem-solving and self-directed to take on actions in ambiguous situations.
Soft Skills:
- (Required) Effective communication skills – both oral and written.
- Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style.
- Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.