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| Job Position: | Logistics Buyer |
| Job Number: | 910064PK |
| Date Posted: | 2009-11-03 |
| Location: | Chattanooga, TN |
| Placement: | Contract |
| Daily Schedule: | M-F 9a.m. to 4p.m. |
| Hours Per Week: | 40 |
| Skills: | -Develop negotiation strategies coordinated and aligned with group tasks -Assist suppliers in developing offerings to create a competitive environment to accommodate the needs of the client. -Establish and maintain relationships with Business Units and suppliers to aid in determining the most appropriate and cost efficient solutions based on business needs. Desired -German / Spanish language capability -Timely completion of sourcing processes -Timely implementation of new strategies -Strong proven negotiation skills -Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers -Organizational skills -Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors / suppliers -Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills -Engaging Employees (Create work environment that motivates Purchasing staff and leverages their individual strengths) -Adherence to corporate guidelines, procedures and policies -Persuasive and persistent -Ability to work effectively as a member of a team -Self motivated with ability to work independently -Proven Leadership skills Willingness to -Travel to the US / Latin America / Germany on a regular basis -Work overtime if necessary -Work on the weekend if necessary -Conceptual Thinking- creative and strategic -Analytic Thinking- using logic and reason -Problem solving- creating options and solutions -Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written -Computer savvy - skilled in the use of software -Integration - joining people, processes or systems -Influencing and negotiation skills -Problem solving -Resource management Required -SAP knowledge -Work experience in the Logistic environment -Proficiency in MS-Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook and Excel -Experience in handling multi million dollar projects from a Procurement prospective -Must be able to pass drug test and background check |
| Job Description: | -Develop negotiation strategies coordinated and aligned with group tasks -Assist suppliers in developing offerings to create a competitive environment to accommodate the needs of the client. -Establish and maintain relationships with Business Units and suppliers to aid in determining the most appropriate and cost efficient solutions based on business needs. Desired -German / Spanish language capability -Timely completion of sourcing processes -Timely implementation of new strategies -Strong proven negotiation skills -Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers -Organizational skills -Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors / suppliers -Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills -Engaging Employees (Create work environment that motivates Purchasing staff and leverages their individual strengths) -Adherence to corporate guidelines, procedures and policies -Persuasive and persistent -Ability to work effectively as a member of a team -Self motivated with ability to work independently -Proven Leadership skills Willingness to -Travel to the US / Latin America / Germany on a regular basis -Work overtime if necessary -Work on the weekend if necessary -Conceptual Thinking- creative and strategic -Analytic Thinking- using logic and reason -Problem solving- creating options and solutions -Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written -Computer savvy - skilled in the use of software -Integration - joining people, processes or systems -Influencing and negotiation skills -Problem solving -Resource management Required -SAP knowledge -Work experience in the Logistic environment -Proficiency in MS-Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook and Excel -Experience in handling multi million dollar projects from a Procurement prospective -Must be able to pass drug test and background check |