Buyer- UTAH

Company introduction We are a manufacturing and projects-focused organization seeking a Purchasing professional to join our Supply Chain Management team. Role summary / purpose An entry-level role where the skills can be trained. The manager cares most about familiarity with manufacturing and blueprints, and knowing how fabrication shops work. Key responsibilities • Purchase direct material from project bills of material, consistent with Supply Chain Management and corporate strategy • Communicate with internal personnel about timing of material delivery, payment terms, and product discrepancies • Assist with expediting material when necessary • Enter purchase orders into the purchasing system(s) as needed • Ensure proper documentation of supplier and purchasing material, both paper and digital • Assist with correcting discrepant supplier invoices and packing slips when necessary • Interact with suppliers, team members, and internal customers with a high level of professionalism and ethics • Help achieve departmental and business unit goals, with a strong emphasis on working capital management, supplier on-time delivery, and material cost savings and avoidance • Assist in maintaining positive supplier relationships • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery, and other items with suppliers as necessary • Work closely with the Commodity/Strategic Purchasing Team so each business unit gets the best value from the supply base • Work with Supply Chain Management team members from other business units to share and implement common processes, procedures, and best practices • Any other work assigned by the Supply Chain Manager Requirements – education & experience • 4 or more years in a business environment, with 2 years of purchasing experience preferred • Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business • Related certifications, such as a Procurement Professional certification, preferred • 5+ years of purchasing experience • Manufacturing and/or projects environment experience preferred • 2 to 3 years of experience with SAP, and blanket purchase orders with releases, highly desirable, with strong knowledge of SAP and EDI Required skills • Proficiency with Epicor system • Strong knowledge of purchasing systems and processes • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Attention to detail and documentation accuracy Employment details – type, location, hours Type: Temp-to-hire, through end of March Location: Onsite, Utah, 5 days a week Hours: 7AM–3:30/4PM Start: Immediate, with November 1 or November 9 as target dates Interview: In person, 30 to 60 minutes