Buyer
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Contract: 4 months
Schedule: 40 Hours
Pay: $32-$34/hour, DOE

Buyer | Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in procurement processes
• Flexible and able to manage multiple requests efficiently and effectively.
• Understanding of process design and work simplification programs related to supply chain.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proficient in ERP (preferably version 9.2) and other e-Procurement tools.
• High attention to detail, solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate established proficiency utilizing evolving technological tools to streamline daily tasks and communications.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

• Works closely with the supply chain and contracts team to execute purchasing activities for the department.
• Responsible for processing requisitions from business units and efficiently turning these requisitions into purchase orders.
• May be responsible for setting up inventory programs, seeking out process improvement opportunities, and evaluating and adopting technology improvements (such as automation) to enhance productivity in purchasing.
• Handles all aspects of purchase order creation and close-out.
• Works in the Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) and other supply chain platforms to execute and make updates to purchase orders as needed to ensure accurate processing.
• Develops an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.
• Provides report-outs to management that indicate closed purchase orders and other data, including spend associated with vendors and purchase orders.
• Determines automation opportunities related to replenishment of routinely purchased items.
• Manages punch-out/catalogue purchases and determines opportunities to improve efficiency and use of such systems.
• Implements and supports best practices including solid supplier relationships, investment recovery, on-line requisitioning, electronic data interchange (EDI), supplier-assisted inventory management and e-commerce.
• Promotes and supports company-wide sourcing guidelines, policies, procedures and practices.
• Identifies information system enhancements necessary to achieve desired performance and works with appropriate internal personnel to prioritize and implement enhancements.