Buyer/Shipping Supervisor

Company:  Adecco Job Category:  Logistics/Transportation Location:  Sidney, OH 45365 Job Status:  Full Time, Employee Dynamic, rapidly growing, well-established, prestigious ISO 9001-2000 certified equipment manufacturer has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Buyer. The position will manage $4 million in annual purchases and a vendor base of approximately 50 vendors.  The position will also oversee team members in the coordination of material movement between vendors and some direct delivery to customers. If you are a self-starter, a take-charge individual who is a team leader, have a professional attitude and possess attention to detail, you may qualify for this opportunity!  Essential Qualifications:  Minimum three years of buying experience in metal fabrication or machining Specific experience with establishing performance and delivery criteria Specific experience managing inventories and vendors Experience in managing teams and projects at or below budget; Proven ability to understand drawings and work with others Excellent communication skills Self-Motivated with the desire to function independently A passion for quality and timely work within budgeted guidelines Essential Functions:  Provide leadership, training, support and direction to subordinates Source materials for production of fabricated parts Matching the arrival of purchased parts with the flow thru manufacturing Qualify vendors to ensure quality guidelines and deliveries are met Negotiate prices and procurement systems with vendors Ensure that all projects meet the high quality standards required by our customers and company Demonstrate a production-oriented attitude in a fast paced production shop Ensure that strict safety standards are followed at all times Must be able to lift 50 pounds as position entails purchasing and also stocking product Our company is an equal employment opportunity company with a drug free work place.  In addition to our competitive wages, incentives and comprehensive benefits including profit sharing, we provide the opportunity to become an integral part of the continued growth of our organization.  About Adecco North America Adecco is a Fortune Global 500 company and the world leader in workforce solutions. Our comprehensive service offering includes temporary and contract staffing, permanent recruitment, outplacement and career services, training and consulting.