Buyer

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision.
• Quote materials; procure materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers.
• Analyze proposals, negotiate prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.
• Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field.

Technical Skills

• Data analysis
• Inventory management
• Procurement processes
• Supply chain technologies

Computer Skills

• Procurement Software
• SAP/SCV/ARIBA

Benefits

Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Kelly supports its employees through various benefits, perks, and work-related resources. These include:

• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• A retirement savings plan, service bonus, and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year).
• A transit spending account.

Recruitment Process

Kelly uses AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.