APICS St Louis Job Board: BuyerDate: 7/26/2010
Company: NEXTAFF
Address: 11660 W. 75th St.
City State Zip: Shawnee, KS 66214 Title: Buyer
Openings: 1
Location: Lenexa, KS
StartDate: Immediate
Salary: T.B.D. Qualifications: Requirements
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university and a minimum of eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Must have strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple vendors
Exceptional problem solving/decision-making skills combined with the ability to be organized
Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast pace environment
Proficient with the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Duties: BUYER
Lenexa, KS
Description
If you're interested in joining a stable, fast-growing company that encourages professional advancement, fosters teamwork and rewards ingenuity, then our company may be right for you. Our company is the leading global manufacturer of interior systems for both narrow and wide-body aircraft. Our manufacturing facilities are located throughout North America and Europe and our customers include virtually all the world's airlines and aircraft manufacturers.
As a buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing materials, parts, supplies, and equipment by following established purchasing policies and procedures to optimize price, delivery, and terms. This individual is responsible for purchasing $10 - $20 million per year of products and services and will be responsible for purchasing complex items where detailed specifications are involved. Other responsibilities include:
Developing specifications and analyzing the value of competing bids
Carrying out broad assignments usually involving the purchase of important and critical items requiring extensive or specialized knowledge and experience
Soliciting bids and quotations, reviewing and negotiating purchase contracts for major commitments
Issuing purchase orders, following up and expediting as necessary and evaluating vendor reliability
Providing guidance and training to lower-level buyers
Interviewing supplier representatives regarding specifications, costs, inspection, and similar problems relating to parts and equipment
Developing new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate
Discussing defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine the source of trouble and take corrective actions.
Contact: Megan HAAS
Address: 11660 W. 75th St. Shawnee, KS 66214
Phone: 913.562.5615
Fax: 913.562.5626
E-mail: mhaas@nextaff.com Return to the Job Board
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