Our client, a large industrial automation company is looking for a contract buyer. This is a great opportunity to show a great company your skillset.

The contract is for a duration of six months, with the potential for renegotiation at the six-month mark.

BUYER Position Description

Must have ERP experience

• Purchase MRO supplies and production commodities for manufacturing and engineering, for either internal use or resale.


• Select world-class suppliers and manage their performance through quarterly KPI reporting.


• Competitively quote and market-test materials


• Develop contracts and release strategies to ensure a consistent and timely supply of materials.


• Understand the relationship between material costs and inventory, and its impact on the business.


• Familiarity with Kanban principles and vendor-managed inventory systems.


• Ensure on-time deliveries that meet the needs of engineering and manufacturing for both internal and external customer requirements.


• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the most competitive and cost-effective solutions.


• Coordinate on-site supplier visits as needed or required.


• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop commodity strategies that reduce the supply base and strengthen supplier relationships.


• Consistently aim to achieve cost savings


• Continuously work to improve material controller inventory turnover by increasing delivery frequency or implementing other effective methods.

Candidate Requirements A four-year degree in a Business-related field is highly preferred

Benefits.