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Twin Staffing Inc.

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Twin Staffing Inc., Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

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Our Client in Farmington is seeking a Buyer.

Pay Rate in the 70-80K Range - Direct Hire. • Prepare RFQs, obtain specifications or scope of work, solicit bids, and analyze quotes

including coordination of supplier line-ups as needed for identified commodities • Cost reduction according to Strategical Purchasing determinations • Ensure purchasing of parts according to internal budget • Prepare sourcing approval recommendations and documents for sourcing events.

Develop vendor base. • Interface with vendors and suppliers on pricing, lead time and terms of agreement • Analyze spend for savings opportunities (internal and external) • Maintain consistent communication with suppliers and internal customers to ensure

timelines are met • Lean and efficient processes to order necessary parts • Interface between suppliers and engineering/operations/ to answer any questions

Search for and assist in the development of new suppliers in accordance with the new

supplier approval process. • Maintain records pertaining to purchased items, cost history, and delivery patterns • Resolves any blocked invoices and resolve discrepancies related to price or quantity

differences. • Identify opportunities to improve invoice process between supplier and Accounts

Payable • Participates in company initiatives and contributes to continuous improvement processes • Perform other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management / Business / Engineering / Materials

Management or Logistics required. • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement and/or a Materials

Management-related field with a preference towards high volume manufacturing related

industries. • Strong experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite • Highly efficient in Excel, data analysis, and experience with RFQ processes, and

providing commodity support. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Cost reduction through teamwork with internal disciplines (e.g. engineering) external

vendors

Development and care of appropriated vendor base

Ensure continuous supply of production according to time schedules of orders