PURCHASING SPECIALIST - Spherion

Now hiring for a Purchasing Specialist. Spherion Florence has a career opportunity as a Purchasing Specialist to support our client in Bethune, SC. This is a first shift position with OT available. You will support our client by managing the purchasing and procurement process for their company. If you are seeking to expand your career as a Purchasing Specialist, please apply today:

Perks and Benefits:
- Starting Salary $62K
-Directly hired onto the client's team
-OT available
-Dental and Medical Insurance
-401 K

Responsibilities:
? Execute day-to-day operational purchasing activities within a plant.
? Orders materials and services according to demand within deadlines. May negotiate with external
stakeholders.
? Supports corporate Sourcing with the selection and contract negotiations of key supplies locally.
? Ensures supply sources for services and materials not supported by corporate Sourcing.
? Develops and administers purchase orders and any amendments as necessary.
? Responsible for cost management, on-time delivery, incoming product quality and continuous
improvement of purchasing in a plant.
? Forecasts and reports raw material requirements to corporate sourcing as required.
? Evaluates vendor price and service quotes to select best value qualified vendors.
? Completes new vendor credit applications and establishes account/credit terms.
? Maintains accurate SAP system information, including lead time, pricing, MOQ, and safety stock levels.
? Manages vendor consignment programs, associated duties, and consignment reporting.
? Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors costs.
? Research and resolves receiving and vendor invoice discrepancies.
? Ensures Investment Budget rules are followed to ensure adherence to policy.
? Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers.
? Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper receipt of materials.
? Traces delinquent arrivals of raw materials, equipment and supplies and expedites deliveries as needed.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Skills:
Team Player
Punctual
Nonwovens raw material purchasing preferred.

Education:
Associate

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
? 3+ years of purchasing and planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
? Associate or bachelor?s degree in Purchasing, Business or related discipline, or equivalent Purchasing
and planning experience in a maintenance environment.
? Good negotiating and project management skills.
? Experience using a manufacturing SAP system.
? Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs.


If you are interested, please apply today !

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

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).