Major manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Buyer for an open-ended contract role to be based near Albany, NY
Description:
Education & Training (degree, training, or certification required)
Bachelor s degree in related field from an accredited university or equivalent experience accepted (Prefer Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Management, Audit, Sales)
CIPS / CMCP or equivalent certification preferred
Good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Cross-functional experience, and the ability to manage multiple tasks
Trained in SAP ERP system including, Material Management Module, Service Module, Supplier Invoicing Interfaces
Able to create effective market approaches, cost models and action plans to manage the work
Highly skilled with MS and related reporting computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Projects or equivalent
Experience (technical, functional, and/or leadership experience required)
3-5 years of experience in related field (procurement, commercial, manufacturing, product management, finance, audit or sales)
Skilled in complex negotiations
Cross-functional working team experience
Demonstrated ability to multitask projects
Highly skilled with SAP ERP system, specifically, Material Management Module, Service Module, Supplier Invoicing Interface, Supplier Qualification, etc.
Good quantitative and analytical, conceptual and planning skills
Highly skilled with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and projects) or equivalent
Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Associated topics: buyer, inventory, merchandise, purchase, raw material, ship, shipment, store, supplier, supply chain