Buyer
Net2Source Inc. is an award-winning total workforce solutions company recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts for our accelerated growth of 300% in the last 3 years with over 5500+ employees globally, with over 30+ locations in the US and global operations in 32 countries. We believe in providing staffing solutions to address the current talent gap – Right Talent – Right Time – Right Place – Right Price and acting as a Career Coach to our consultants.Company: One of Our ClientsJob title: Operational Buyer Direct IIILocation: Vacaville, CA, 95688Duration: 06+ Months (Extendable)Pay Rate: $40.00 – $44.86/hr on W2Description:Notes from HM:Mon - Fri 1st shift 5x onsite per weekPO Confirmation is important. Procurement experience is what we needGMP experience in biotech or food - is very helpfulERP is a big plus. SAP isn't a huge need since we have tons of experience here on the team. Oracle or NetSuite - multiple experience with ERP brings good perspective.Summary:Proactively manage the performance of raw material suppliers, to ensure the Material Requirement Plan can be realized. Ensure relevant Procurement Master Data is available and maintained in SAP so the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) can be calculated reliably and the PO creation process can be as effective as possible. Support the category manager and strategic buyers to implement their supply strategies. Cooperate closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries.Job duties:Monitor & track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managersSupport the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Category managers and Site Strategic BuyersCollaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available in SAP and are up to dateManage all Level 2 vendor escalations, including but not limited to:Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don’t meet our MRP and production needsMRP driven delivery date “Push Out” or “Pull In”Late or missing PO confirmationsPricing DiscrepanciesDelivery and Shipping related issues and inquiriesManage Vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issuesManage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements)Perform regular open order review meeting with VendorsManage AP Inquiries (Invoice issues, etc..)Support internal cross-functional stakeholders to onboard and approve new raw materials and supplierLead competitive bid process (per applicable policy) and/or execute RFx market interventionsLead supplier negotiations for low value contracts with supplierTrain new joiners and junior colleaguesSupervise more junior colleagues in the teamPerform other duties as assignedSkills:Customer service mindset and ability to manage several priorities simultaneouslyPositive attitude with a willingness to learn new skill setsWorking knowledge of general business practicesExperience and knowledge of both Operational Procurement and Purchasing of Direct (Raw Materials) (e.g. Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order Process)Conducting competitive bid processesExperience of managing suppliers and carrying out low value negotiationsHands on experience of using SAP ERP in a purchasing/procurement roleHands on experience of using Microsoft OfficeIdeally APICS or equivalent MRP Planner certificateRegards,Prateek PampattiwarRecruitment SpecialistNet2Source Inc.Global HQ Address –270 Davidson Ave, Suite 704, Somerset, NJ 08873, USAOffice: (201) 340-8700 x 324 | Cell: (551) 220 3007| Fax: (201) 221-8131| Email: Pampattiwar.Prateek@net2source.com