Buyer / Purchasing

Company: millenniumsoft
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position : Buyer / Purchasing Location : San Antonio, TX Duration : 6 Months Contract Start Time : 8:00 AM End Time : 5:00 PM Total Hours/week : 40.00[Mon-Fri] Qualifications: GENERAL FUNCTION Reporting to the Supply Management Leader, this position manages assigned raw material categories and services. Critical to success are: 1) developing, maintaining and enhancing supplier relationships, 2) negotiating and creating purchasing contracts, 3) improving the business processes and functions of the department, 4) collaborative work with manufacturing, quality and Franklin Lakes associates, 5) participate in raw material budgeting and PPV forecasting, 6) responsibility for cost savings, and 7) focused on delivering continual improvement. Responsibilities: Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.Assist planner/schedulers to determine optimum order quantities, price, terms and deliver requirements. 2.Initiate and maintain effective and professional relationships with suppliers. 3.Analyze commodities purchased and request RFQs. 4.Obtain continued updates of commodity markets. 5.Accountable for achievement of savings targets. 6.Raw material budget and PPV responsibility. 7.Maintain and follow up with supplier issues. 8.Provide effective leadership in teamwork, communication and quick responses to customers. 9.Participate in continuous improvement activities in support of Client Holdrege business goals. 10.Build a strong interactive working and strategic relationship with plant and corporate staff. 11.Interface with ISO and FDA as appropriate. 12.Act as backup to other buyer. 13.Execute CDAs with suppliers and obtain insurance certifications for service providers. 14.Responsible for organizing select Client/supplier teams. Work with Supply Management Assistant to resolve blocked invoices

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