Buyer
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team in Greenville, South Carolina. This is a long-term contract opportunity in the manufacturing industry where you will play a critical role in sourcing, procurement, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will excel at maintaining inventory levels, negotiating supplier agreements, and ensuring seamless purchasing processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Identify and establish relationships with vendors to meet organizational needs.<br>• Evaluate supplier quotes and source alternative vendors to improve product quality and reduce costs.<br>• Generate and manage purchase orders in compliance with quality system standards.<br>• Oversee inventory levels to ensure availability of required materials.<br>• Address and resolve issues related to transportation, receiving, and outstanding invoices.<br>• Review and manage orders weekly, including new, past-due, and expedited items.<br>• Maintain and update automated requisition systems to streamline procurement processes.<br>• Negotiate stocking programs, service agreements, and blanket orders with vendors.<br>• Process requisitions from automated systems into purchase orders.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments to handle miscellaneous purchase orders efficiently.
• Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, and inventory control.<br>• Strong knowledge of health information management systems, such as Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), McKesson, and EHR systems.<br>• Familiarity with IBM AS/400 systems.<br>• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with suppliers and internal teams.<br>• Ability to negotiate service agreements and vendor stocking programs.<br>• Proficiency in creating and distributing various reports.<br>• Detail-oriented approach to managing purchase orders and inventory.<br>• Capacity to lead or support projects as assigned by the Materials Manager.
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- Greenville, SC
- onsite
- Temporary
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28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team in Greenville, South Carolina. This is a long-term contract opportunity in the manufacturing industry where you will play a critical role in sourcing, procurement, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will excel at maintaining inventory levels, negotiating supplier agreements, and ensuring seamless purchasing processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Identify and establish relationships with vendors to meet organizational needs.<br>• Evaluate supplier quotes and source alternative vendors to improve product quality and reduce costs.<br>• Generate and manage purchase orders in compliance with quality system standards.<br>• Oversee inventory levels to ensure availability of required materials.<br>• Address and resolve issues related to transportation, receiving, and outstanding invoices.<br>• Review and manage orders weekly, including new, past-due, and expedited items.<br>• Maintain and update automated requisition systems to streamline procurement processes.<br>• Negotiate stocking programs, service agreements, and blanket orders with vendors.<br>• Process requisitions from automated systems into purchase orders.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments to handle miscellaneous purchase orders efficiently.
- 2025-11-05T21:23:46Z