inSync Staffing
Pay rate: $30.00/hrHours: 8:00am- 4:30pm, M-FLocation: Granville, NYDuration: 2 months with long-term possibleSummary:The position will provide support to the Granville location, within the defined World Class Manufacturing (WCM) framework, in a manner consistent with the Principles of Conduct and Action of Saint-Gobain.The position is a key role within our strategic plan for Supply Chain Management. This position is responsible for processing raw materials, MRO and non-inventory purchase orders for the site. The Buyer is the main point of contact between the supplier and the site regarding scheduled deliveries that may impact operations and customer OTD. Negotiate with current and potential suppliers and vendors to optimize price, quality and delivery. The Buyer also acts as a liaison between the supplier and the organization to address any quality-related, delivery issues requiring investigation, next steps, revised documentation, etc. The Buyer manages supplier performance using surveys, scorecards, audits, tracking and trending related outcomes. Adherence to all Saint-Gobain Global Purchasing guidelines and standards. Strict adherence and a commitment to carrying out the Corporate and/or local policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required. The objectives of this position are based on continuous improvements in Purchasing Process (P2P - Procure to Payment), inventory management (days inventory), lead-time reduction, cost savings, cost avoidance, risk mitigation and develop alternate sourcing.Above responsibilities include but are not limited to:•Follow all safety and environmental initiatives to achieve world-class performance.•Release purchase orders to meet production schedules and update purchase orders according to changes in the MPS.•Monitor open purchase orders to ensure aged orders are closed or updated.•Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers to confirm production/shipping schedules.•Evaluate supplier performance and create improvement plans to secure business and mitigate supply/business risks.•Proactively request offers and negotiations with suppliers and assist in achieving overall site PPM savings goal.•Cost-optimized purchasing of all required goods and services in the right quality, in the right quantity and at the right time in compliance with purchasing guidelines and use internal e-tools.•Work in coordination with site/global purchasing manager to implement sourcing strategies at the site level.•Prepare various reports of key metrics and keep materials & services costs updated in the system.•Perform other duties as needed.Qualifications3+ years' experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply chain managementOr 1+ years' experience with a degreeBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, business or related with a specialization in the area of Supply Chain ManagementOr equivalent combination of training and work experience may substitute for degree.Benefits: (employee contribution)•Health insurance•Health savings account•Dental insurance•Vision insurance•Flexible spending accounts•Life insurance•Retirement planAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.#IND0825