Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Buyer to work at a premier client in Garland, TX. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.
Pay Rate: $25 per hour
What’s a typical day as a Buyer? You’ll be:
• Coordinating and processing all purchasing activities in support of operations.
• Processing purchase orders based on inventory needs and purchasing schedule.
• Tracking and addressing back order issues and conducting necessary audits.
• Establishing and maintaining professional communication with internal/external customers and vendors.
• Managing vendors by establishing relationships, negotiating rates, and identifying alternative vendor support options.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records in required systems.
• Collaborating with inter-departments and vendors to determine lead times and other purchasing factors.
• Notifying leadership team of any escalated issues that may impact customers.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities to maximize efficiency.
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
• Have 2-3 years of purchasing experience or related field.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have knowledge of purchasing and inventory best practices.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Are proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Are systems literate – Microsoft Dynamics, SAP is preferred.
What happens next:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Buyer today!
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
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About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
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