BUYER

CONTRACT 6 Months Plus

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

Option 1 Staffing is an award winning, local, recognized leader in staffing and recruiting, specializing in placing the highest caliber of Non-Clinical Healthcare, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Administrative/Office and Accounting/Finance professionals in contract and direct-hire opportunities. We work with top and emerging companies in the Technology and Healthcare industry.

We are recruiting for one of our top clients for a Buyer on a long term contract basis. 6 months plus.

Basic Purpose

• Identify and evaluate cost effective and efficient sources for supplies, equipment and services.
• Procure supplies, equipment and services using approved vendors.
• Research and recommend new supply/equipment/service suppliers as needed and review recommendations with appropriate department(s).
• Perform order follow-up (expediting) to ensure timely delivery of orders to meet the requestor’s needs.
• Review and identify existing contracts, in conjunction with Department Director, for savings opportunities with primary GPO or other related contracting entities.
• Routinely meet with vendors in an effort to identify ways to reduce supply, equipment, and service costs.

Qualifications

• A.A. degree or high school graduation, with additional studies in purchasing, accounting, marketing or sales.
• Eight (8) years minimum previous experience as a Buyer or Procurement specialist
• Product knowledge and previous experience using on-line purchasing software, including some internet applications are required.
• Additional coursework in purchasing contracting and management, with a focus toward a Certificate in Purchasing Management or other related certification/degree is desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

For immediate consideration, please apply!

“Best of Staffing Award”

Best of Staffing Award is the only award in the U.S that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and job candidates. Award winners make up less than 2% of all staffing agencies in North America.

“top Performer Award”

Top Performer Award by Workforce Logic highlights high-performing staffing companies who are chosen based on a variety of criteria critical to our clients’ satisfaction, including customers serviced, cycle time, submittals per requisition, percentage of submittals hired, program compliance, fill ratio, and more.

Member American Staffing Association Since 1991.