Since our inception in 1967, Augmentation, Inc. has garnered a large and diversified base of clientele whose need for qualified personnel encompasses a wide field of temporary and permanent technical expertise. This being the case, assignment at an Augmentation, Inc. client places you at some of the top corporations in the nation, from industry leaders to potentially lucrative start-ups in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering.
Senior Buyer:
· Primary responsibility is to produce goods and services, develop proposals and/or negotiate prices, terms, schedules and other provisions of purchase orders.
· Manage sourcing programs for a variety of commodities in domestic and global environments.
· Provide leadership in purchasing activities, including major company projects or programs.
· Evaluate and manage supplier performance to ensure satisfactory results, and implement appropriate action as required.
· Monitor industry to maintain awareness of trends and leading-edge practices.
· Analyze data or information and draw logical conclusions and/or make recommendations for improving efficiency of department.
· Evaluates supplier performance to ensure satisfactory results, and implements appropriate action as required.
Requirements
Qualifications:
· BS in Business Administration or other related field with a minimum five (5) years of electronic components buying experience.
· Experience with major subcontracts a plus.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially with Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet, databases, and word processing software.
· Familiar with MRP and Oracle systems a plus.
· Evidence of strong negotiating skills and purchasing skills.
