Buyer Jobs in New Jersey

Job Title: Sr. Strategic Buyer - Commodity Leader Company: Schindler Elevator Corporation Location: Morristown, NJ Description: Schindler moves more than 900 million people every day, all over the world – with elevators, escalators and innovative mobility solutions. Around 40,000 employees in more than 100 subsidiaries on all continents are behind this success. Schindler is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to workforce diversity. EOE M/F/D/FPosition Summary:Responsibility for leading teams to achieve purchasing objectives according to agreed goals and approved budgets, in line with the companies purchasing and overall strategies. Responsible for the exploration, evaluation, and implementation of sourcing solutions Position Description:-    Source development responsibility within commodity (Electrics and Hydraulics) assignment, aligned with the overall corporate purchasing strategy.   -    Ensure alignment and implementation of corporate purchasing strategies concerning production, e-procurement, organization, tools and systems.-    Ensure compliance of  purchasing organization within category strategies:·         Supplier suitability, representation of zone needs within product development teams, or support of factory and field purchasing initiatives.·         Managing required supply base (negotiating, contracting as delegated by categories) ·         Ensuring supply security, cost competitiveness and quality requirements.-    Supplier Development, implementation, and monitoring of effective supply sources, practices and efficient procurement processes.·         Participation in development and implementation of new e-Sourcing tools.·         Supplier evaluation -    Compliance and alignment with group management tools·         Target setting and controlling (VFO or objective setting)·         Reporting stems ( Purchasing Volume, performance measurement, etc) Specific Sourcing Tasks:·         Investigate potential sources within criteria for region per category for the whole corporation (ex. Best Cost Country sourcing – BCC).·         Serve as the Corporate Purchasing (CP) point on new product development teams·         Build up and provide an appropriate market research system and tool·         Conduct specific market research·         Evaluate potentials and benefits of sourcing ·         Provide suitable market intelligence on local market opportunities ·         Lead Supplier Development & Supply Chain Solution implementation·         Assurance of all business requirements (cost, price, specification, quality, logistic, law, reliability) are fulfilled. ·         Contracting of framework agreements Experience:5-7 years in procurement / supply chain (10+ years in lieu of MBA) Education:Experience and BS/BA with demonstrated leadership capabilities considered in lieu of MBA. Preferred, MBA degree + Professional Certification (CPM, CIPS etc.)  Additional Skills:·         Microsoft Office Suite, eSourcing applications, ERP (SAP Preferred)·         Demonstrated Leadership of teams and projects·         Excellent negotiation, presentation and organizational skills·        Project management experience, combined excellent interpersonal skills, social competence·         Team builder / player, hands on worker·         Entrepreneurial, imaginative and tenacity to achieve objectives within a changing and highly competitive market·         Ability to drive change in a complex and changing organizational environment·        Enthusiastic and effective team player, able to maintain good relationships Interested? Send us your resume.Apply Now

Job Title: Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing Company: Adecco Location: Mahwah, NJ Description: Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing Location: Mahwah, NJ Category: Administrative & Clerical Status: Temporary/Contract Reference: US_EN_ Register to View 79 Salary: N/A Posted: February 24,2010 Senior Buyer needed for large medical device company. Contribute to improved performance in divisional procurement initiatives, while meeting global cost reduction/containment goals. Required: · Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or other related field of study; prefer Master's Degree in Business Administration · CPM certification required. Prefer ISM, NAPM, and APICS. · 6-10 years experience in procurement, supplier management and strategic sourcing; · Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, or implant industry, or in a similarly regulated environment · 4+ years experience sourcing; prefer experience in global strategic sourcing · Experience in application of internet/reverse auctions · Contribute to improved performance in divisional procurement initiatives, while meeting global cost reduction/containment goals. APPLY NOW Register to View If you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available through Adecco Engineering and Technical, please apply online or email directly to Register to View The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions. Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities. Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jennifer Parker 999 SUMMER ST. Not Specified Register to View Technical support Privacy policy Terms of use USA Office locator Adecco Worldwide

Job Title: Third Party Buyer Company: VWR International Location: Bridgeport, NJ Description: VWR International, LLC, a global laboratory supply and distribution company, is headquartered in West Chester, PA with worldwide sales of $3.5 billion and employs over 6,500 associates in over 20 countries.  VWR enables science by supplying most of the world’s top pharmaceutical and bio companies, as well as industrial, educational and governmental organizations with the equipment, products and onsite services they need to advance critical research. With over 150 years of industry experience, VWR offers a well-established distribution network that reaches thousands of specialized labs and facilities across the globe. With a client base spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, VWR is firmly positioned to maintain a strong global presence. The company’s internationally recognized approach to customer service provides competitive pricing and on-demand delivery for an expansive breadth of inventory. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer our associates a wide range of benefits designed to help them stay healthy, plan for the future, prepare for the unexpected and balance the demands of work and home. VWR offers an outstanding benefits package that includes: a 401(k) plan with a generous company matching contribution, medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, EAP (employee assistance program), flexible spending account, holiday/vacation time, work/life balance programs, education assistance and a credit union. At VWR International, we realize our associates are a large part of who we are and how we succeed. We value the accomplishments of our associates, and offer them true, long lasting opportunities for growth and success. As a result we have many associates who have remained with us for 10, 20, and 30 years. Their loyalty is a direct result of all we have to offer: great compensation, a warm culture, and real opportunities for growth and success! VWR International is a great place to work and we look forward to adding more outstanding members to our team! JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for purchasing non-core commodity products, chemicals, equipment, and supplies. The Third Party Buyer is responsible for all aspects of daily order management and is able to solve complex problems with innovation and ingenuity. Calculate and update Customer pricing based on applicable pricing rules. Daily work expedites, cancels/defers and ensures system generated and manual purchase orders are aligned to support Customer need dates. Serve as liaison between VWR Customers and Suppliers, maintain positive vendor relationships. Evaluate suppliers based on capability, performance and delivery. Work with suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery and lead time. Authorized to commit significant VWR resources on a regular basis. Exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and prioritizing workload, uses considerable judgment in complex situations. Make recommendations to leadership team within area of responsibility. DESIRED EXPERIENCE Minimum 1-3 years working in a procurement capacity. EDUCATION BS degree in Logistics, Business, or Mathematics APICS/CPIM certification desirable MBA a plus EOE M/F/D/V VWR maintains a drug free workplace VWR and design are registered trademarks of VWR International, LLC.VWR International, LLC is aware of fraudulent e-mails referencing VWR job opportunities. Please note: VWR does not hire employees through e-mail solicitation and never requests any employee to cash money orders or send money to others. If you question the legitimacy of a job opportunity, you can verify all job opportunities for the US and Canada at www.vwrjobs.comPlease refer to job code 1133 when responding to this ad.

Job Title: Buyer Company: PNY Technologies Location: Parsippany, NJ Description:    PNY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. US-Parsippany-NJ – Buyer                               PNY Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of computer graphics cards, memory upgrade modules, flash memory and flash peripherals.  Its memory products currently account for a majority share of all retail sales in the US.  PNY products are available at major retail outlets, mail order outlets, online retailers, value-added resellers and distribution channels throughout the US and Europe.  Headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, PNY maintains operations in North America, Europe and Asia.  For more information on PNY, please visit our website at www.pny.com. Due to recent growth, we currently have an opening for a Buyer in our Parsippany, NJ facility.  The responsibilities for this position include: ·         Perform all operational activities related to the procurement of printing and packaging materials, obtaining the best market price and meeting delivery requirements·         Assist with implementation of supply chain initiatives; maximize the model·         Produce open purchase order report daily and communicate with vendors regarding overdue deliveries·         Issue and maintain purchase orders under the direction of the Advanced Buyer ·         Manage defective products and coordinates returns/credits with vendors on a monthly basis·         Negotiate pricing on all related materials/services, as needed·         Work with Marketing on display projects to ensure competitive bidding is performed·         Assist in establishing assurance of supply plans·         Resolve pre-short notices·         Expedite day-to-day operations·         Perform spot quality spot checks on all printed materials·         Create supplier scorecard·         Develop profitable supply chain that reduces total cost while meeting delivery expectations·         Manage graphic workflow·         Execute part allocation scheme ·         Communicate and monitor any Engineering change orders·         Assist Advanced Buyers with benchmarking various pricing/products quarterly or as needed·         On-Site visits/inspection of vendor facilities, as needed·         Review and analyze product forecasts twice weekly or as needed·         Communicate and manage end of life notification·         Manage the disposition of excess/obsolete inventory and consigned material·         Manage supplier returns process·         Support material cost reduction activities·         Keep current with and communicate price and availability market changes·         Support the introduction of new products by:­   Expediting samples for qualification­   Setting up suppliers (e.g. MAN-FACT parameters)­   Assist with negotiating contracts/business agreements/terms·         Manage time-to-market and time-to-volume issues·         Maintain ISO required documentation·         Maintain and manage computerized purchasing system·         Assist in other areas, as assigned  Requirements: ·         Bachelor’s degree in business discipline, or equivalent·         2-3 years procurement experience with retail printing and packaging·         A minimum of 1 yrs experience with Graphics, Marketing, Art and Design production ·         Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers·         Experience with offset digital and web printing a must·         Demonstrated knowledge of commercial and trade print purchasing and brokering·         Ability to influence without authority·         Proven track record of supplier management·         Experience with retail and commercial point-of-purchase displays·         MRP and supply chain experience·         Strong interpersonal skills·         Ability and willingness to travel (10%)·         Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in English·         Well organized with good attention to details·         Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and Access)   Interested applicants should send resumes, with salary history.  Local Candidates Only        PNY is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: SENIOR BUYER - STRATEGIC SOURCING Company: Adecco Location: Mahwah, NJ Description: Senior Buyer needed for large medical device company. Contribute to improved performance in divisional procurement initiatives, while meeting global cost reduction/containment goals. Required:· Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or other related field of study; prefer Master's Degree in Business Administration · CPM certification required. Prefer ISM, NAPM, and APICS.· 6-10 years experience in procurement, supplier management and strategic sourcing;· Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, or implant industry, or in a similarly regulated environment· 4+ years experience sourcing; prefer experience in global strategic sourcing· Experience in application of internet/reverse auctions· Contribute to improved performance in divisional procurement initiatives, while meeting global cost reduction/containment goals.APPLY NOW Register to View you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available through Adecco Engineering and Technical, please apply online or email directly to Register to View Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions. Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities. Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Buyer II Company: Comrise Location: New Brunswick, NJ Description: Buyer IIJob ID: 21766# Positions: 1Location: US-NJ-SkillmanExperience (Years): ..Posted Date: 1/28/2010Recruiter: Vaibhav NashikkarApply for this job:Your application choices are:* Apply for this jobonline* Send your resume as an attachment viae-mail* Refer someone you knowMore information about this job:Overview:The Contract Account Buyer (CAB) is responsible for achieving specific performance metrics, on-time new product launches, cost targets, and GMP conformance while managing several aspects of manufacturing operations within the assigned sites to include product supply, logistics and distribution, capacity/planning, capabilities assessment, inventory control, quality services, and engineering.Responsibilities:Critical responsibilities include leading a cross functional client's that will improve quality and supply chain performance across several sites in 2010. (Product portfolio for this CAB includes non-wovens (wet wipes, pads), bar soaps and beauty devices.) Specifically, the CAB will work to resolve product supply issues, coordinate new product launches at the contract sites, improve site quality performance (drive microbiological improvements), support and ensure site achievement of monthly capacity & production plan attainment goals, identify and deliver Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs) to lower total product cost, and ensure customer commitments for product availability are met. CAB will also be responsible for maintaining product costing and resolving any payment issues that arise.Qualifications:The qualified candidate will have a minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience in related areas OR an M.B.A. with 2 years of experience in related areas. Related areas include Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain Sourcing, Distribution, Supply Planning, Transportation, and/or Supply Chain Sourcing. Internet and MS Office Suite proficiency are required. Prior knowledge of Advanced planning systems such as ERP, MRP, and SAP is a plus. Prior experience in managing suppliers, negotiating contracts and working on supplier agreements is preferred. Experience working in Manufacturing Operations, specifically in a GMP environment, is preferred. Strong project management skills and knowledge of GMPs is preferred. Manufacturing or Engineering experience with non-wovens is a plus. Any combination of negotiation, financial or analytical skills are required.This candidate may be required to travel 15% of the time. The position is based in Skillman, NJ.