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Materials Buyer

2 months ago


Plymouth, United States Ultimate Staffing Full time
Job Duties/Description:

  • Cultivate a deep understanding of the lighting, lighting/building controls, and EV charging markets, including relevant practices and industry trends to refine supplier negotiation strategies.
  • Predict price trends and assess their potential impact on future business.
  • Conduct research to find the best products and suppliers based on value, delivery schedules, and quality.
  • Facilitate communication between suppliers, manufacturers, internal departments, and customers.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing suppliers.
  • Negotiate pricing contracts and oversee the quality of service provided.
  • Prepare pricing quotes by verifying specifications, checking prices, sourcing recommendations for alternative items, and obtaining necessary approvals from the technology department, if required.
  • Use a pricing database to ensure competitive quotes.
  • Source services to reduce overall cost of goods sold (COGS) in Oracle.
  • Oversee supplier performance through quarterly vendor scorecards.
  • Approve purchase requisitions by comparing requested items to a master list, resolving issues before purchase order approval, and recommending alternatives.

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of buying experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field is preferred.
  • CALT certification is a plus.
  • Knowledge of lighting, electrical systems, and LED project management is advantageous (industrial, retail, etc.).
  • Experience with material procurement and negotiations.
  • Experience in developing vendor performance programs and expertise in communicating and presenting to vendors.
  • Experience in vendor management, sourcing, and negotiating across various sectors (installations, industrial, commercial, retail, etc.).
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Additional Info:

  • Pay range: $60,000 to $65,000 + 10% bonus
  • Schedule: M-F, flexible hours
  • Location: In office (some flexibility)
  • Type: Direct Hire with full benefits

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