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The Planet Group

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The Planet Group, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, us, 02861

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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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