Buyer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Milwaukee, WI (Job ID US3583842_BH9899903)

Description

Kelly Services is currently seeking a BUYER for one of our top clients in Milwaukee, WI.

JOB TITLE: BUYER
DURATION:   12 Months (Temporary / Contract) – Possible contract to hire
PAY RATE:  $25 per hour W2
SHIFT:  1st

JOB DESCRIPTION:
A Maintenance Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services required for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) within an organization. This role involves researching potential suppliers, negotiating prices and contracts, and ensuring that materials and products meet the necessary specifications.

Key Responsibilities:
• Procurement Management: Research and identify potential suppliers, negotiate prices and contracts, and manage the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Supplier Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials.
• Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure the availability of necessary materials and supplies.
• Cost Management: Implement cost-saving strategies and ensure that purchases are made within budget constraints.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect materials and products to ensure they meet the required specifications and quality standards.
• Documentation: Prepare and manage purchase orders, invoices, and other procurement-related documentation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with maintenance and engineering teams to understand their needs and provide the necessary support.

Qualifications:
• Education: A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, particularly within maintenance, repair, and operations.

• Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency in procurement software and tools.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Supplier Evaluation: Conduct regular evaluations of suppliers to ensure they meet performance and quality standards.
• Market Analysis: Stay updated on market trends and changes in the supply chain to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations.
This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the maintenance operations within an organization

Why Kelly?
Kelly® puts you in charge of your career, with access to cutting edge projects and technologies in industry leading organizations. Top companies throughout the world have trusted Kelly as a premier source of engineering talent and services since 1965. And engineering job seekers know Kelly® as a firm with an unmatched reputation for quality, integrity and professionalism. Whether you seek the variety and flexibility of working on short term project engagements or prefer contract-to-hire or direct hire placement with our clients, apply with Kelly® to explore opportunities that suit your specific professional interests.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies 
• Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career
• Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center
• Weekly pay and service bonus plans
• Group-rate insurance options available immediately upon hire*

Let us help advance your career 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 here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

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.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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