Title: Buyer
Location: Southfield, MI
Duration: Long Term Contract
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Support the creation of the sourcing plan and the project budget during the Planning phase of a project.
- Support the communication of material forecasting and long lead items to central purchasing and suppliers.
- Support the execution of the sourcing plan and adherence to the project budget, inlcuding the negotiation and coordination of on-time delivery of materials and products.
- Prepare quotations, technical specifications, solicit bids and analyze quotes.
- Negotiation based upon assigned target (timing, quality, prices); coordinate internal and external line up meetings.
- Suggest supplier, prepare recommendation and submit package for approval in accordance with sourcing policy.
- Issue Purchase Orders according to the contractual rules and company policies.
- Pursue and negotiate recovery costs.
- Responsible for material returns and cancellations as well as NCR management for purchasing related activities.
- Support estimating activity during the proposal phase of a project.
- Support collection of data and development of financial and "work-in progress" reports for project purchases. • Support supplier scouting activities. SKILLS Negotiation skills Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficent in other Microsoft Office applications Cost Analysis & financial knowledge (basic accounting, analytical skills, commodity market pricing, financial reporting) Purchasing Contract Terms & Conditions and terminology Project scheduling (planning systems / processes)
Skills:
- Negotiation skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficent in other Microsoft Office applications
- Cost Analysis & financial knowledge (basic accounting, analytical skills, commodity market pricing, financial reporting)
- Purchasing Contract Terms & Conditions and terminology Project scheduling (planning systems / processes)
Tata Technologies is a company dedicated to bringing better products to market for our customers and to the millions of people around the world who benefit from them. We are a leading Global provider of engineering services, serving the world’s leading manufacturing companies. We offer a complete benefits package, including; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, FMLA and 401K.
We are currently expanding our Engineering footprint with several of our clients and have opportunities for those who are the best in their field. If you are looking to join a company that values their employees, stands behind their services and strives to make product development dreams a reality, look no further.
Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
