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Supply Chain Buyer

Trillium Professional has a direct hire opportunity in Fayetteville, AR for a Supply Chain Buyer.

Essential Functions:
-Purchases raw materials as necessary based upon production schedules, current inventory levels, and policy as well as price and potential availability
-Purchasing supplies and materials for Production, Maintenance and -Tool and Die activities. Conduct vendor research and sourcing, obtain quotations, make purchasing recommendations on all items, prepare and issue Purchase Requisitions. Purchasing activities will follow defined approval authority and company policies.
-Research MRO item requirements, sources, availabilities, costs and then recommend appropriate actions.
-Expedites delivery and follows up on purchase orders as necessary
-Submits quotes for raw materials and purchased items as requested
-Investigates and resolves vendor-related production and quality problems
-Resists all price increases, notifies management of impending changes and accepts only those that can be justified
-Maintains working relationship with existing and prospective vendors by interviewing their representatives and through on-going contact on the telephone or through the mail
-Other duties and project work as assigned; essential functions may be supplemented due to the absence of others or changes in business conditions

Pay is $75k/year. Apply now!

-Bachelor’s degree in Business-Related (such as Supply Chain) or Engineering field, required
-Basic understanding of MRP Materials Resource Planning operating principles, required
-Fluency in English.
-Strong communication skills to effectively negotiate and communicate with suppliers and vendors
-Effective organizational & project management skills through proven experience
-Excellent PC skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
-Team orientation with ability to be self-directed

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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