Buyer

Company: Robert Half
Location: Kent
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Are you looking for work that requires experience working as a Buyer coordinating purchasing material, services, and product requirements for programs? Buyers looking for great Lenapah, Oklahoma work might find the opportunity for them through Robert Half. Your main responsibility in this position will be managing orders with suppliers, monitoring backlog and daily order status reports, adjusting schedules as needed, managing/modifying POs with overdue shipments and open orders. The other main part of this role is working with program leads to identify long lead materials and working with sourcing and program team to select suppliers for bid and award from the approved list in order to achieve program objectives. This is a short-term contract / temporary opportunity.Major responsibilities: Will prepare purchase orders in Coupa and Costpoint software and will ensures supplier'Microsoft documentation such as terms and conditions and NDAs are ready prior to engagement. . Working with logistics team to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location. Ensure that all requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to. Help monitor suppliers performance and prepares reports and other records. Resolving discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier. Expediting materials for shortage management and coordinating returns to vendor for discrepant material from receiving inspection. Contributes to continuing improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain.Qualifications: -Bachelor'Microsoft degree in Business Administration or a related field. APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent.5+ years' experience with purchasingAdeptness in CoupaExceptional communication skills that provide the ability to interact with all levels of the organization with a high customer service orientationExcellent data entry skillsA successful candidate for this position has experience in purchasing, inventory control, transportation and warehousing functionsRobert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4154. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals. Visit for more information.2021 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now,"-- - you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use .

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