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Trillium Professional has a long-term opportunity in Sterling Heights, MI for an Associate 2 Purchasing.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role
-Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of a General Procurement Buyer
-Analysis of Oracle system material needs
-Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Information (RFIs)
-Cost analysis of proposals
-Price analysis of quotes
-Proposal fact finding
-Proposal negotiations (including cost and terms and conditions)
-Purchase Order preparation, placement and continued administration / monitoring to assure Subcontractor compliance
-Administer Subcontracts / Purchase orders, control costs and assure on-time delivery to support program requirements
-Buying which includes analysis of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs
-Manage quality, design and payment issues with Subcontractors
-Coordinate “Source Selection” process as necessary
-Administration of Purchase Order kick off meetings and on-site program reviews at Suppliers
-Review and analyze planning to assure Subcontracts / Purchase orders are placed within supplier lead-time
-Other duties as assigned
Pay rate is $33.33 per hour. Apply now!
Qualifications Sought
-Bachelor’s Degree in a business area of study
-Ability to use Oracle system & associated computer systems
-Experience in cost and price analysis and write-ups
-Ability to negotiate
-Occasional domestic travel
-Possible International travel
-Strong communication (oral & written) and problem solving skills
-Strong problem solving and program management skills
-Excellent business acumen
-Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics
-Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved
-Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & the Internet business applications are desired but are not mandated
-Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems and MRP
-Ability to multi-task and proper management of workday and buying deck
-Ability to obtain a US security clearance
Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.
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