Assistant Buyer

Job Title: Assistant Buyer
Pay Rate: Up to $23.33/hr DoE
Location: Pensacola, FL
Zip Code: 32514
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Contract - 5 months
Keywords: #AssistantBuyerJobs #PharmaceuticalIndustry

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Properly execute the Requisition-to-Purchase Order and Planned Purchased Order Processes with a high level of focus on customer service for products and services within the Indirect Material and Packaging categories.
* Monitor and manage supplier on-time delivery, with ability to problem-solve and countermeasure effectively.
* Maintain appropriate inventory levels to achieve effective Working Capital Turn rate while improving customer service levels.
* Develop, negotiate, and coordinate Purchase Agreements and Long-Term Supplier Contracts.
* Maintain Purchase Order status and tracking information while communicating to all internal stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
* Work cooperatively with other department representatives and vendors to resolve product discrepancies with regards to quality, quantity, delivery, and price.
* Ensure supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, and monitoring process is maintained per SOP.
* Responsible for maintaining strong supplier relationship to ensure quality standards and target pricing is consistently achieved.
* Continually improve time management, problem solving, critical thinking, and follow up skills.
* All other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
* Assists in the creation of a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with company and departmental safety procedures.
* May be exposed to hazards or hazardous materials requiring use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure.
* Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.
* If there is an accident or near miss, they must report it to their supervisor immediately.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience with Microsoft office products to develop spreadsheets and create general reports.
* Bachelor"s degree in business, supply chain, or equivalent work experience preferred.
* Demonstrably versed in MRP, Bills of Material, Customer Sales Support in a fast-paced manufacturing, multiple divisional environments.
* Experience in purchasing MRO, General Labware, Packaging/Labeling, and other Indirect categories preferred.
* Minimum 2 years" experience as a Buyer preferred.
* Detail oriented with ability to work efficiently in ERP system (SAP) and MS office
* Strong negotiation skills.
* Able to work collaboratively with multiple departments to resolve problems and escalate issues
* Strong with data analysis and passionate about process improvement
* Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.
* Must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.

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
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