Job Description

job summary:
Fortune 500 Manufacturer is seeking a direct-hire Purchasing Agent. This position is located near Spring Hill, Tennessee. The Purchasing Agent will oversee purchasing activities including negotiation, management of spend, bid management, and execution of contracts for both goods and services onsite and remotely for a few other US facilities.

Salary is commensurate with experience ranging up to $85K, plus an opportunity for a bonus, relocation, and other great benefits! All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
location: Mount Pleasant, Tennessee
job type: Permanent
salary: $70,000 - 85,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Act as both a tactical and strategic Purchaser for the site and business unit while prioritizing cost savings initiatives

• Engage the plant\'s technical teams early in the buying process to ensure compliance of purchasing methodology and proper management through the bidding platform

• Ability to manage projects for sites which they oversee, evaluate spend, to develop site portfolios for site agreements and cross-site/business synergies to leverage contract negotiation

• Drive compliance of the company\'s digital tools to ensure everything is bid out according to policy, vendors are validated, and savings/avoidance is properly tracked/reported

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qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 1 year of experience

• Education: Bachelors

skills: * Purchasing / Procurement

• Capital Projects
• Manufacturing
• Production

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate\'s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad\'s client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.

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