Buyer I Job Number: 355168 Category: Procurement / Buyer Description: #NowHiring #Buyer Job Title: Buyer I Contract: 6 Months Pay Rate: $30 Belcan is a leading provider of professional IT, Engineering, Workforce Solutions and staffing in the United States, Canada, UK, Europe, and India. A Buyer I job in Greenwood, SC is currently available through Belcan. In this role you will be responsible for the procurement of a large variety of complex materials and services in order to effectively support the production requirements for the plant. If you are interested in this role, Apply Today! Job Description: Responsible for the procurement of a large variety of complex materials and services in order to effectively support the production requirements for the plant; develop appropriate stocking strategies; work with corporate resources to identify product supply sources and review and negotiate purchase price; work with supplier quality team to qualify vendors to ensure the overall conformance of materials purchased to manufacturing specifications; assist facility with new product development; and manage vendor relationships/quality/delivery/inventory levels in accordance with plant objectives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Maintain continuing knowledge and an understanding of the company"s outside supplier product demands and production scheduling techniques to support the timely availability and procurement of required materials within the current inventory guidelines. * Locate and select new and alternate sources of supply to meet the production requirements of the plant. * Establish and maintain effective contacts and working relationships with vendors and suppliers for all * necessary information. * Prepare and communicate product specifications to vendors for bid as appropriate and negotiate with the most favorable bidder(s) considering costs, quality, delivery, etc. * Award and administer purchase orders and agreements in accordance with established company policies and procedures. * Develop, coordinate, and manage alliances with key suppliers. * Work with facility design engineers to support significant manufacturing project builds. * Perform other related activities and special projects as assigned * Support corporate commodity managers on cost reduction programs. * Support supplier quality team through participation in the APQP/PPAP qualification process. * Support cycle counts for specific brands and / or MRO products and help support annual physical inventory. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor"s degree from an accredited institution. * 3 Years of procurement experience. * Authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship Position Criteria: * Knowledge of materials planning systems, production planning, inventory control, and stockroom operations, Kanban. * Basic knowledge of computerized inventory systems, scheduling techniques, general manufacturing, and ability to interpret drawings and prints. Preferred Qualifications: * SAP Experience Location: Greenwood, SC Zip Code: 29646 Keyword"s: #Greenwoodjobs; #Buyerjobs; Start Date: Right Away #ZR If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com EOE/F/M/D/V Location: Greenwood , SC Minimum Experience (yrs): 3+ Required Education: Not Specified Benefits: Return to search results Email this job to a friend (emailjobs.asp?jo_num=355168) If you have previously registered with us, pleaseLog in (memberlogin.asp) to apply for this position. *Logged in members may also add jobs to their job cart