FirstPro is now accepting resumes for a Buyer Planner position based in Waltham, MA. This role will focus on buying and planning on materials and supplies within the company's Fleet and Equipment team. This is a long-term contract that can be extended or converted into a permanent role, and can also provide benefits.
This position will focus directly on Fleet/Automotive parts and associated Equipment.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with other procurement departments in the organization to implement Fleet, Equipment and parts inventory improvements and ensure proper supply chain efficiencies
Manage and maintain an accurate directory of material storage warehouses, sites, and yards
Negotiate with Fleet, Equipment, Inventory suppliers (long term) contracts for our warehousing, fleet, and other services
Work with external Fleet, Equipment, Inventory parties to analyze current cooperation and further negotiate future cooperation and agreements
Write Fleet, Equipment, Inventory procedures or instructions and maintain proper documentation
Responsible for transport; warehousing may be added in the future (3PL)
Analyze the current Fleet, Equipment, Inventory flows and processes, detect possible bottlenecks, and develop proposals to optimize them
Responsible for evaluating the Fleet, Equipment, Inventory service providers (based on the SLA's) to work as profitably as possible but at the best service
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (B.A or B.S) required; in engineering, supply chain, finance, or business management, or other college degrees
Automotive Garage Management, Business Consulting, Fleet Management, Inventory Management experience
Preferred 5 years'+ experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations and vendor management. Strong working knowledge of ERP systems.
An equivalent combination of education and extensive subject matter expertise along with procurement process experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education requirements listed above.
The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, specifically in communications across a multi-national and matrixed organization. Additionally, the candidate should be proficient in planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, and business analysis.