Buyer

Barnwell, SC

Direct Hire

$55-85k

*Position will be fully onsite

*Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm

Kelly is seeking a Buyer to work with our international manufacturing client on a direct hire basis at their production facility in Barnwell, SC. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization that is known for its focus on sustainability and innovation and that has achieved a strong presence in the global market!

The Buyer will:

• Follow all established SOPs for Purchasing Department posted on SharePoint

• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest price and in correct amounts

• Prepare purchase orders with appropriate cost, delivery, and payment terms

• Research and evaluate new vendors based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, delivery, and payment terms

• Establish and maintain vendor relationships, visit vendor production facilities, and resolve vendor claims as they arise

• Maintain raw material purchasing grids monthly, and monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends and raw material price indices

• Cooperate with production, planning, shipping, receiving, warehousing, accounts payable, inventory/costing, and maintenance departments as needed

• Assist with new product trials and cost reduction initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 2+ years of experience (5+ years of related experience may be considered in lieu of the degree)

• 2+ years of purchasing experience

• Knowledge of manufacturing and production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing manufacture and distribution of goods.

• ASCM certifications or documented progress towards certification a plus

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint necessary

• SAP experience highly desirable

• Must be collaborative and have a proven track record of positive team player characteristics

• Demonstrated success in accountability and the ability to perform in stressful environment with multiple production schedule changes

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact with personnel at all levels effectively through written, spoken and presentation methods

• Must be an active listener as well as show the ability to influence others during key decision making

• Candidate will be exposed to loud noise that may exceed 87 decibels

This is an urgent need! If qualified and interested, please apply to this posting ASAP or directly send your resume to SARP028@kellyservices.com.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.