Supply Chain Professionals

Supply Chain Professionals

Advanced Personnel Resources is seeking Supply Chain Professionals for our growing clients in the Triad! If you have 3-8 years of experience in Purchasing, Buying, Procurement, or Inventory within an automotive, heavy truck, or manufacturing, we want to hear from you!

Positions offer competitive salaries ranging from 50K to 100K, spanning desk to management roles. Join us in advancing your career in the dynamic world of supply chain management!

Purchasing Buyer Professional Core Responsibilities:

Procurement Planning / Procurement Operations Management

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand and define procurement needs for construction projects.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, quality, and reliability.
• Cost Analysis: Perform cost and price analysis to ensure competitive pricing and best value for the company.

Solicitation and Quotation

• Request for Quotes (RFQs): Prepare and issue RFQs to suppliers for required materials, equipment, and services.
• Bid Evaluation: Evaluate supplier quotations and bids, considering factors such as price, quality, delivery time, and supplier reputation.
• Supplier Selection: Select suppliers based on bid evaluations and negotiate terms and conditions to secure favorable agreements.

Purchase order Management

• Order Placement: Prepare and issue purchase orders (POs) to selected suppliers, ensuring all details and specifications are clearly defined.
• Order Tracking: Monitor the status of purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and addressing any delays or issues that arise.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier agreements, and related

Negotiation and Contract Management

• Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Contract Administration: Oversee the creation, management, and renewal of supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Dispute Resolution: Address and resolve any disputes or issues that arise with suppliers.

Supplier Relations

• Supplier Communication: Maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure clear understanding of requirements, timely responses, and resolution of any issues.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, product quality, and adherence to contract terms. Provide feedback and address any performance issues.
• Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Inventory and Logistics

• Inventory Management: Work with inventory control teams to ensure adequate stock levels of materials and equipment, preventing shortages and overstock situations.
• Logistics Coordination: Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely receipt of materials and equipment.

Budget and Cost Management

• Budgeting: Develop and manage the procurement budget, ensuring adherence to financial goals and constraints.
• Cost Analysis: Perform cost analysis to identify savings opportunities and implement cost reduction strategies.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present reports on procurement expenditures, savings, and financial performance to senior management.

Process Improvement

• Efficiency Enhancement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in procurement operations and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Technology Utilization: Leverage procurement software and tools to streamline processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance decision-making.

Professional Development

• Training and Certification: Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and advancements in purchasing. Pursue relevant training and certification opportunities (e.g., Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)).
• Knowledge Sharing: Share knowledge and best practices with team members and colleagues to promote continuous learning and improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Cross-functional coordination: Work closely with project managers, engineers, finance, and other departments to ensure alignment on procurement activities and project goals.
• Communication: Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders regarding procurement status, potential issues, and resolution plans.

People Management – Leadership Qualities

• Team Management: Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Professional Development: Encourage and support team members in pursuing relevant training and certification opportunities (e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)).
• Knowledge Sharing: Promote knowledge sharing and best practices within the procurement team.

Inventory Professional Responsibilities

• Inventory Management
• Receiving and Inspection
• Material Issuance and Distribution
• Inventory Audits
• Data and System Management
• Supplier Coordination
• Warehouse and Storage Organization
• Team Collaboration
• Compliance and Reporting
• Continuous Improvement

Qualities - What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field is an advantage
• 3-8 years of Purchasing experience from within the automotive, heavy truck industry, or manufacturing
• Proficient in MS Office
• A positive mindset with a desire to learn
• Business acumen, agile in way of working
• Desire to work in a collaborative team toward a common purpose
• Requires investigative and analytical mindset, open-minded individual willing to accept new ideas with the ability to multi-task.
• Requires a composed, knowledgeable and decisive individual to act immediately in accordance with the situation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong professional interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of leadership, technical and non-technical personnel, teammates and vendors.

Please attach your resume (MSWord if possible) to the submission.

All inquiries are highly confidential and go directly to:

Misty Davis | Advanced Personnel Resources | [email protected]

336.272.7720