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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented **Associate Buyer for Juncos, PR with $11.60 per hour salary** , to join our team. Under direct supervision, you will be responsible for the placement of purchase orders for various commodities, supplies, or services to support our organization. You will play a vital role in ensuring timely procurement and inventory control activities.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Place purchase orders for various commodities, supplies, or services in support of the assigned organization.

+ Process requisitions by researching products and suppliers, clarifying specifications, and documenting cost savings.

+ Coordinate delivery schedules, provide order information, resolve invoice discrepancies, arrange returns, check receipts, follow up on back orders, expedite with suppliers, and communicate delivery dates to end users.

+ Contact specified suppliers to verify prices, delivery schedules, and terms of purchase.

+ Locate a minimum of three suppliers for price comparisons when no supplier is specified.

+ Utilize the computerized Amgen Management Operating System (AMOS) for order placements.

+ Maintain various databases as required and ensure compliance with Purchasing Policies and Guidelines.

+ Analyze inventory reports to anticipate shortages and logistical needs, maintaining inventory at predetermined levels.

+ Monitor existing orders to ensure on-time deliveries and communicate with vendors regarding delivery schedules and cost concerns.

+ Review back-orders, purchase orders, production schedules, and ETAs regularly, and communicate supply chain information to other departments and management.

Education/Qualifications:

+ High School diploma/GED with 2 years of directly related work experience; OR

+ Associate’s degree with 6 months of directly related work experience; OR

+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Competencies/Skills:

+ Demonstrate basic knowledge and application of purchasing principles, theories, and concepts.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficient in using software to determine material and service needs.

Why Join Us?

At [Insert Company Name], we value our employees and are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. As an Associate Buyer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our procurement processes and play a crucial role in our supply chain management.

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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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