Buyer (1057385)

Location: Kent, WA, USASalary: $35.00 USD Hourly - $50.00 USD HourlyDescription: Our client is currently seeking a BuyerThis Job Will Have The Following ResponsibilitiesOur Buyer will ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of client. They will be competent in Clients' Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives. They have excellent oral and written skills, and solid communication skills. They also have experience preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote, performing price analyses in support of proposals, and have developed negotiation strategies and led formal negotiations. They will be experienced in constructing various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business to include long range procurement agreements, sourcing partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies. They take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and are accountable to resolve issues within this process. They will lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)) where mutually beneficial. They will support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements.Qualifications & Requirements• SOW• RFQ/RFI/RFP ERP• Costpoint is a PLUS• Negotiations• Purchase OrdersContact: mkirsch@judge.comThis job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com