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QPS Employment Group
Posted 16 days ago
Milwaukee, WI 53214, US
$24 - $26 per hour
Full Time
Wage: $24.00-$26.00 per hour
QPS Employment Group has a great Buyer position available at a company in West Allis, WI committed to excellence in delivering top-quality products and services to their customers. This is a direct hire position. As a Procurement Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in our procurement operations. Reporting directly to the Procurement Director, you will have the authority to initiate and complete actions necessary for the fulfillment of assigned responsibilities within budgetary and company policy constraints.
Buyer Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Procure materials as per requisitions from store locations and other company operations, ensuring compliance with cost and schedule parameters, and promoting economical departmental operations.
- Place and expedite orders for purchased materials.
- Expedite the supply of critical items to meet operational requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date cost data for all purchased items.
- Communicate lead times for purchases to relevant managers.
- Manage delivery schedules for all ordered items.
- Identify and inform the Purchasing Manager of new sources of supplies.
- Maintain comprehensive purchase files for all orders.
- Exercise control over all purchase vouchers.
- Obtain purchase cost information for all procured items.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Purchasing Supervisor.
Buyer Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong negotiation abilities.
- Ability to prioritize customer needs, both internal and external, and collaborate effectively to meet these requirements.
- Proficiency in organization, planning, and supplier management.
- Strong problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Analytical aptitude to assess procurement data effectively.
- Adaptability to dynamic work environments.
- Collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented approach to work tasks.
- Independent and self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Prior experience in the purchasing field, preferably in manufacturing with inventory control experience considered a plus.
- Experience in Federal Contract or Federal business-related environments preferred.
- Proven track record in customer service.
- Familiarity with relevant software applications such as NetSuite preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of commercial furniture procurement preferred.
caitlin.dahl@qpsemployment.com
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Branch: Greenfield WI
About us:
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.
Why Work with QPS?
-Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
-Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
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