The Planet Group
Recruiting Associate at The Planet Group
Buyer 2
Contract
Hybrid – Pawtucket, RI
$40–45/hr
Base Pay Range $40.00/hr – $45.00/hr
Must Haves
6+ years of relevant buyer experience
Comfortable covering multiple plants/locations
Plus
Indirect procurement experience with building and maintenance projects and contractors
Manufacturing background
Exposure to M3 or Medius
Job Description
Coordinate all aspects of critical and sometimes complex indirect goods and services with $3–$10M in spend management.
Negotiate pricing, terms and delivery for goods and services as authorized by management.
Communicate negotiations and procurement results to management and impacted stakeholders.
Manage the buying process from purchase authorization to payment authorization, including resolution of receipt, pricing, terms and delivery discrepancies.
Coordinate with materials management to obtain demand requirements for goods and services.
Provide procurement support for all assigned products to corporate functions including supply chain, production, maintenance, and engineering.
Manage supplier relationships, including SCARs, supplier spend analysis and scoreboards.
Conduct annual supplier evaluations and problem resolution when suppliers fail to meet contractual obligations.
For critical or complex materials, maintain corporate cost standards used for finished product cost roll‑ups.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent business/technical area.
6+ years of buying experience.
Physical Requirements
Safe, successful performance of essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other standards.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other standards.
Lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
Communicate clearly on the telephone.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Supply Chain
Industries Manufacturing
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Contract
Hybrid – Pawtucket, RI
$40–45/hr
Base Pay Range $40.00/hr – $45.00/hr
Must Haves
6+ years of relevant buyer experience
Comfortable covering multiple plants/locations
Plus
Indirect procurement experience with building and maintenance projects and contractors
Manufacturing background
Exposure to M3 or Medius
Job Description
Coordinate all aspects of critical and sometimes complex indirect goods and services with $3–$10M in spend management.
Negotiate pricing, terms and delivery for goods and services as authorized by management.
Communicate negotiations and procurement results to management and impacted stakeholders.
Manage the buying process from purchase authorization to payment authorization, including resolution of receipt, pricing, terms and delivery discrepancies.
Coordinate with materials management to obtain demand requirements for goods and services.
Provide procurement support for all assigned products to corporate functions including supply chain, production, maintenance, and engineering.
Manage supplier relationships, including SCARs, supplier spend analysis and scoreboards.
Conduct annual supplier evaluations and problem resolution when suppliers fail to meet contractual obligations.
For critical or complex materials, maintain corporate cost standards used for finished product cost roll‑ups.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent business/technical area.
6+ years of buying experience.
Physical Requirements
Safe, successful performance of essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other standards.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other standards.
Lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
Communicate clearly on the telephone.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Supply Chain
Industries Manufacturing
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