Job Description
Job DescriptionRole: Buyer I
Duration: 4 months contract (With possible extension/conversion)
Location: North Reading, MA (Onsite)
Rate: $25–30/hour on W2 (depending on experience)
Job Description
The Buyer will assist the Buying Team in expanding selection by setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog and managing pricing. Job responsibilities include new product launch & coordination, maintaining product cost, retail price, content and images, vendor relations, and assisting with special projects. Additional responsibilities include supporting and training as a backup to Control Buyer.
Successful candidates will be highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented and have strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint). An understanding of data management and databases is also a plus.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in a high volume, global procurement and operations manufacturing environment
- Experience managing and executing on procurement needs for new product introduction programs
- Experience with ERP Systems, preferably Oracle EBS
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools
Additional Skills
- Excel
- ERP system (Oracle EBS, SAP preferred)
- Basic SQL
- Supply chain management knowledge
Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills
- ERP Systems experience (Oracle EBS, SAP)
- MS Office Suite
- Supply Chain Management experience
Benefits
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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