Buyer

Kelly Services is currently seeking a Buyer for one of our top clients in Raynham, MA.Overall responsibilities• The Buyer will support the procurement and planning responsibilities.• The candidate will design, development and institutionalization of a best practice supply planning process with key business partners.• Manage tactical execution of purchasing function for Power Tools as needed through life cycle NPI to base business.Position duties responsibilities.• General Purchase Orders life cycle management RFP, PO generation, receipt, invoicing• Integrity of PO s keeping orders accurate in the system• Develop and execute RFQ Requests for Quotation• Communicating with Suppliers to ensure supply reliability confirm availability, expediting Resolve invoicing issues with PO.• Collaborate/Support Source, R D and Supplier Quality during supplier issue resolution.• Monitor supply reliability, NPD supplier performance On Time Delivery-OTD , inventory.Others• Negotiations Receiving priorities• Inspection priorities• Slob Review PIR creation/updates PPV analysis• Annual Std cost review SS analysis LT• Review/update CO approval• Partner with SQA and Source for Supplier quality issues• Planning activities: WC RCCP/cMPS volume alignment, Production schedules WO creation Shop floor control.• Prioritization Inspection priorities Capture, reconcile and report metrics data, etc.Qualifications• A minimum of a Bachelor s degree is required, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related discipline.• A minimum of 1 year of job experience in supply chain planning and/or a related discipline, is required• Familiarity with relevant legislation e.g. GMP, ISO requirements is desirable.• Ability to share knowledge and personal experience with peers.• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships, considering diverse perspectives and styles.• Ability to target communications as appropriate for the audience and make presentations to a small to medium sized audience.• Ability to influence others in a matrix environment.• Ability to challenge the status quo and evaluate/improve processes using continuous improvement tools.• Data mining reporting skills through MS Excel or equivalent.• Strong organization skills and an aptitude for planning.• Accuracy with attention to detail. Proactive approach. Proficient user of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.• Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutionsImportant information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Why Kelly®?The Managed Solutions practice within Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG®) is one focus within the full array of Kelly Services® workforce solutions.Kelly Services has transformed from the staffing industry pioneer to a leading workforce solutions provider. KellyOCG is the distinguished outsourcing and consulting segment of Kelly Services, known for applying a forward-looking approach that enables companies to make strategic workforce planning decisions that impact their business and competitive advantage.The Managed Solutions practice area of KellyOCG is dedicated to partnering with clients to architect and implement solutions that put them in a position to meet their operational obligation to their organization and freedom to focus on their more strategic business needs.As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:• Vacation and sick pay• Paid holidays• 401(k) plan• Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options• Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools• Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings• Weekly payAbout Kelly Services®As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to have a role in managing employment opportunities for more than one million workers around the globe. We employ 550,000 of these individuals directly with the remaining workers engaged through our talent supply chain network of supplier partners. Revenue in 2015 was $5.5 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.Why Kelly® Engineering?Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.About KellyWork changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.