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Analyst I - Buyer / USA
Added: | 2021-08-18 |
Location: | West Sacramento, California, USA |
Salary: | Up to USD320 per day |
Duration: | Temporary |
Apjid | 3 |
Analyst I - Buyer
Onsite position in West Sacramento, CA
6+ month contract with great potential to go permanent for the right candidate
Hourly Rate: $40/hr
The Analyst I - Buyer prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use. Maintains tactical supplier relationships. Supports Sr. Buyer with administrative tasks. Drives ongoing supplier optimization and continuous improvement.
If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and inspiring change describes you - read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
* Analyze material requirements & inventory positions; optimize inventory levels
* Manage purchase orders & create favorable supply agreements to support quality, delivery, and cost goals
* Partner with Supplier Quality Management to monitor supplier performance, and initiate countermeasures where expectations are not being met
* Collaborate with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, and Strategic Sourcing team members to meet delivery, inventory, and productivity goals
* Work with suppliers to expedite deliveries as needed to meet production requirements
* Help Accounting resolve supplier invoice discrepancies
* Learn the Danaher Business System tools and use them to drive operational excellence.
The essential requirements of the job include:
* Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' purchasing experience OR Master's degree in related field
* Experience with ERP procurement systems, Oracle preferred
* Experience with Microsoft Office applications: Teams, Outlook, Excel and Word
* Effective written and verbal communications skills across associate and management organization levels
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
* Packaging and/or plastics commodities markets
* Procurement associated with a regulated environment (e.g., Healthcare)
* APICS certification strongly preferred