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Buyer needed for an 8-12 week contract position with a global manufacturer of motion control components located in Vandalia, OH. Your responsibilities will be: * Understand User requirements, review/clarify SOW/LOR. Sourcing, analysis of quotes/proposals, negotiating prices and terms, making a supplier selection proposal that fits purpose (correct quality and correct lead time) with reasonable TCO (total cost of ownership) and competitive credit terms for all responsible site-level categories and regional-level categories. * Prepare purchase orders after Indirect Expenditure SOPs and follow-up purchase order approvals, completing the PO/contract/PO supporting document in accordance with related SOPs and work instructions. * Tracking the fulfillment of purchase orders and receipt of goods in the ERP system * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement (including but not limited to cost savings opportunities and process improvements), find and implement practical solutions, engage as requested by supervisor/manager with improvement projects initiated by others. * Prepare reports per supervisor/manager requirement, including but not limited to monthly expense reports and analysis, recurring and non-recurring cost savings reports, overdue purchase order reports. * Provide referral support and purchases to other regions as needed. * Educate users to ensure related SOPs are followed. Manage the User's expectations through appropriate communication. Required Qualifications: * 2+ Years of Purchasing experience. * Excel knowledge * ERP/MRP experience * Vending and/or VMI experience * Good communication and presentation skills * Ability to analyze and negotiate the total cost of ownership. * Ability to work well in a team. * Ability to work well in a fast paced and high demanding environment. * General knowledge of manufacturing processes and services Preferred Qualifications: * Purchasing and/or lean manufacturing certifications * Quality and Environmental regulation experience such as ISO 9001, 13485, 14001, and FDA * Project management techniques * Low volume, high complexity automation and MRO experience * Sustainable supply chain techniques After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Hunter Hamilton Hunter Hamilton is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Staffmark Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including reli