Electronics Purchasing Agent - Spherion

Spherion Gainesville, FL has a client searching for an Electronics Purchasing Agent for procurement of quality materials and services at the most competitive prices in a global supply-chain environment. Let's get to work.
Newberry, FL
Pay Rate: $15hr - $18/hr
Schedule: FT, M - F 8am - 5pm
Email resumes to Laura Barnhouse - laurabarnhouse@spherion.com

Responsibilities:
- Supervise and delegate duties to subordinates.
- Work with engineering team to source manufacture components.
- Forecast price and market trends for key materials.
- Track, report, and use key metrics to improve vendor effectiveness.
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce inventory and material costs.
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand to optimize material flow.
- Craft negotiation strategies that result in optimum win-win solutions for both customer and vendor.
- Perform supplier benchmarking and ranking for vendor improvement or disqualification.
- Seek and partner with new reliable vendors.
- Maintain overall responsibility for inventory accuracy and quantity control.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- 3-5 years working experience in manufacturing.
- AS or BS in Business, Accounting, or Economics.
- An understanding of economics and business.

Education:
Associate

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
- Computer proficiency, ability to learn inventory and accounting programs and manipulate reports in Excel.
- Have exceptional knowledge and understanding of electronic components.
- Able to lead and work with a team.


Are you ready to start your next career?
Please click here https://www.spherion.com/apply/75796/ to apply or call 352-378-2300 to inquire about our job opportunities.
We offer Medical, Dental, 401(k) and bonuses! We pay weekly!
Spherion Gainesville, FL is a drug free workplace

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).