Akkodis is seeking a fulltime Commercial Buyer in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This position is a W2 contract role that has a great chance at becoming fulltime hire for qualified candidates. This position requires someone who has 1-3 years of experience with in Supply Chain Management or purchasing within manufacturing.

Rate Range: $80,000 - $90,000 a year with bonus opportunity + PTO, subsidized health care, 401k match and more. We are looking to hire quickly so don't wait! We cannot do C2C for this role.

Job Description

Responsible for procurement and supplier development for production materials and components.

• Responsible for the procurement of direct materials and components within the assigned commodity category.
• Support all aspects of the supplier relationship including commercial, risk management, legal, quality, and delivery topics.
• Lead negotiations with assigned suppliers and internal parties to achieve annual price reduction targets and other business objectives.
• Responsible for sourcing new components through RFQ preparation, tracking the status of offers, analyzing quotations, negotiating terms, and making supplier sourcing proposals aligned with category strategy.
• Stay apprised of national and international economic, legal, or business situations as they affect purchasing and supply chain decisions for the assigned suppliers. Implement measures that address any situations resulting from negative or positive market news.
• Administer all contractual requirements with the assigned suppliers (purchase orders, pricing contracts, other commercial agreements).
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other departments.
• Actively supports CIP efforts and supports achieving the departmental goals and objectives.
• Maintain all necessary items in ERP system and archive important purchasing documents.
• Perform additional assignments as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering or related area and/or 10+ years related purchasing experience
• 1-3 years experience in supply chain management or purchasing within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of contract strategy, negotiations, and supplier performance assessments
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must possess strong analytical skills

Nice to have Qualifications (not requirements):

• Project Management experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience with Power BI
• Experience in HVAC industry

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance