Purchasing Buyer Or Purchasing Specialist Jobs in Union, Arkansas

3-5 years of proven experience in logistics, sourcing, procurement, and project management

Strong email management and prioritization skills

Knowledge of tariff codes, importation requirements, and freight carriers in order to negotiate rates and terms

Create a standard for how property leaders and operations managers request a change of brand or product

Experience with Partender, Salesforce, and Lightspeed

Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal

2. English can be used as a working language, and overseas study experience is preferred.

3. Bachelor degree or above, more than 5 years working experience in automation industry.

4. Familiar with procurement related business processes, with experience in machining/sheet metal/electrical/mechanical material procurement.

5. Have strong negotiation and communication skills, familiar with computer operation, familiar with relevant procurement common sense.

6. Have a strong cost concept for the responsible materials.

Strong sense of responsibility and good work ethics.

Work remotely with time management reflective of bicoastal nature of internal collaborators

Coordinate order sheet management with the design team

Direct vendor relationship experience required

Provide updates to Purchasing Manager as needed to ensure that lines of credit remain open

Notify Purchasing Manager of any spending limits exceeded to coordinate re-activation of credit card spending

Attend weekly 1:1 meetings with the Purchasing Manager

Experience using SAP Concur or other travel and expense management software is preferred.

Manages the Travel Program and Expense Management process for the company in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies

Establish, prepare, and disseminate periodic reporting of key program metrics to management.

Stakeholder Management: maintain communication, technical assistance, and forges alliances with internal customers, business partners, and suppliers.

Assists in the management of Workday requisitions and purchase orders

Experience with Workday Finance or Expense Reports preferred

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Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Minimum four (4) years’ meetings and travel industry experience

Responsible for sourcing of hotel rooms, convention centers, and function spaces for new/repeat meetings and events

Source rates and availability and strategize on recommendations for destinations, hotels, resorts, ships, and venues

Negotiate competitive rates and terms/conditions on the client’s behalf, leveraging supplier relationships and seeking opportunities to enhance value

Develop and maintain industry relationships including hotels, NSOs, DMCs, and CVBs

Location: 100% REMOTE JOB - NO TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Possess good grammar, spelling and punctuation skills.

• 100% remote work, no travel

Position: Purchasing Buyer (PART-TIME UPTO 10 HRS A WEEK)

US Citizen OR Green Card Holder (Only)

• Complete Goods Receipt and Invoice approvals for Supply Network Operations misc.

Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.

Maintain vendor database by following up on requirements to keep vendors in active status.

At least 2 years of experience in procurement and accounting

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable delivery of materials and services.

Prefer experience with indirect purchasing – contract building, negotiations, and stakeholder/vendor management.

Develop appropriate supplier relationship management strategies, analyzing cost reductions and supplier performance improvement opportunities or risks.

Knowledge of purchasing regulations, legal compliance, policies and procedures with demonstrated advanced negotiations, contract and sourcing skills is required.

Partner with Finance to determine input for the business operating plans, regularly communicating any risks and opportunities or variances versus plan.

Recognize intellectual property risks, manage issues that arise and elevate appropriately in a confidential manner.

Interpret and evaluate contract provisions, conduct research on requirements, evaluate findings, and make recommendations.

Previous experience a plus as a purchasing agent or in a similar position

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Strong organization and documentation skills

Strong research and analytical skills.

Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.

Outside the box thinking in order to find suppliers and reduce supply base.

·Manage and monitor packaging requirements for products.

·Manage supply chain from concept to delivery, this includes label printing.

·Collaborate with QA to ensure we are complaint and always meeting FDA requirements.

·Required: 2-4 years of purchasing experience.

Cover letter including: an overview of your existing Customer Service experience

·Work with directly with senior director of supply chain.

Generate purchase orders accurately, ensuring alignment with the company's requirements and budget

Manage the purchase order lifecycle, from creation to approval to receipt confirmation

Identify potential suppliers through market research, referrals, and networking

Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, addressing any concerns or issues promptly

Work with suppliers to improve collaboration, quality, and delivery performance

1+ years of purchasing and or vendor management experience in retail or related industries

Customer-driven, ability to reflect business from the customer side, and increase customer experience through everyday work

Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills in English & and Chinese (Required)

Health insurance: medical, vision, and dental

Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays

On-site gym/pool and game rooms

3+ years of direct experience as a buyer/senior buyer, procurement, sourcing, supplier development, materials management.

Experience and skills in at least 2 following fields of expertise:

Procurement / ERP / Supply Chain Management Systems, Supply Chain Management & Planning or related.

Buyer, Senior Buyer, MRO Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Procurement Category Management, Commodity Sourcing, Commodity Purchasing,

Applicable Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in business or a related field.

Proven track record with referenced case studies in success in Procurement / Sourcing efforts

• Must have good knowledge of all Microsoft products and good computer skills.

• Must have good organizational skills.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 AM- 5:00 PM (40-50 hours a week)

• Background friendly (2nd Chance).

• No cosmetic violence or theft.

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3+ years of direct experience as a buyer/senior buyer, procurement, sourcing, supplier development, materials management.

Experience and skills in at least 2 following fields of expertise:

Procurement / ERP / Supply Chain Management Systems, Supply Chain Management & Planning or related.

Buyer, Senior Buyer, MRO Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Procurement Category Management, Commodity Sourcing, Commodity Purchasing,

Applicable Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in business or a related field.

Proven track record with referenced case studies in success in Procurement / Sourcing efforts

Become knowledgeable in the departmental markets. Freely offer opinions and encourage feedback on market, buying strategies, and departmental concerns

Develops comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities

Claim to handle and problem-solving with assistance from Department Manager

All other duties assigned by the Department Manager

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent preferred or 4 years of work experience.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and other software for business applications

Handle sourcing activities relate to Chassis part to meet QCDDM requirement

Working Experience 1-2 years in Purchasing or Engineering or Sale Marketing (OEM)

Excellent in cost analysis / communication and negotiation skills

Promote cost reduction activity to meet the target or KPI

Support related function for part development, quality and delivery

Develop and maintain supplier relation and their performance for all QCDDM SR

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Participates in regional and national procurement organizations or purchasing cooperative meetings, trainings and conferences is required, as assigned by procurement management.

Assists Procurement management in benchmarking to achieve goals.

Ability to effectively manage the collaborative review process with other campus stakeholders through completion.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Interface closely with receiving, stockroom, engineering, quality, production, administration, and all levels of management to maintain daily and monthly schedules

Provides input to management regarding problems such as shortages, design changes, and backlogs

Equivalent of 2 years experience in Purchasing or related area.

Experience in aerospace and defense industry with buying manufacturing hardware, materials

Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsible for supporting the purchasing department in a variety of tasks related to the procurement of goods and services.

Interested in furthering your education? We offer up to $10,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year as well as education benefits.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.

Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.

Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top management.

Competitive annual bonus incentive plan. Comprehensive medical and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care.

Thorough knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts.