Purchasing Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Mcconnellsburg, PA (Job ID 9392082)

Description

Kelly Services is currently seeking for a Purchasing Specialistfor one of our top clients in McConnellsburg, PA.

JOB TITLE: Purchasing Specialist
WORK LOCATION: McConnellsburg, PA
DURATION:   6 Months (Temporary / Contract) - with goal to extend/eventually convert to fulltime
PAY RATE:  $24 an hour W2

JOB DESCRIPTION: Onsite fulltime at McConnellsburg, PA location to start then move to hybrid after sufficient training.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Specialist role supports the purchasing and supply chain department areas of responsibility. It is primarily focused on coordinating purchasing activities. The typical role is responsible for daily coordination and administration of purchase transactions in support of business operations. The position has direct interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.
Conduct price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.
Support supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
Issue RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier responses and execute bid list management activities.
Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.
Execute supplier readiness for product launches in coordination with NPD.
Expedite and conduct corrective action process for critical shortage purchasing issues.
Support supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.
Train and mentor purchasing coordinator and associate positions.
Minimal travel if any, could open opportunity to travel to Tennessee later in the assignment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree with three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.
Expert level of Excel skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Relevant industry related certifications.
Ability to effectively communicate.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's 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.

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