Strategic Buyer (6-Month Contract)

Description

• Act as Business Key User (BKU), train and support suppliers and internal users on company’s supplier collaboration portal.
• Participate in process improvement projects as required
• Process RFQs in a timely manner to secure part availability
• Work with Lead Sourcing Category Manager to formulate sourcing strategies and manage assigned tactical suppliers
• Initiate and complete administrative requirements, such as writing engineering changes/deviation requests, loading quotations, standard cost adjustments, purchasing price variance reporting, Lead time updates, etc.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Comply with Epiroc’s Purchasing policy
• Ensure supplier master data integrity
• Some travel may be required to visit key suppliers

Requirements

• Proficient in Excel Microsoft office
• Must possess exceptional integrity to handle supplier relationships objectively and to maintain confidentiality of shared information while dealing with competitive suppliers
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• ERP (M3 or other) experience preferred
• Experience in supply chain management and manufacturing operations preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Networking skills

Benefits

• Direct deposit
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness program
• 401(k) plan
• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
• Employee discounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance