Kelly Services is currently seeking a Buyer for one of our top clients in San Jose, CA.

　　JOB TITLE: Buyer

　　*WORK LOCATION: * San Jose, CA

　　DURATION: 6 Months (Temporary / Contract)

　　PAY RATE: $40 per hour W2

　　JOB DESCRIPTION:

　　We seek a BUYER responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and services for our organization.

　　Duties include creating purchase orders, converting requisitions to purchase orders and clear communication with external and internal customers on expected delivery dates.

　　Responsibilities: Create purchase orders for manufacturing supplies, packaging, labels, other materials, and services. Reviews and submits auto-generated purchase orders; ensures existing orders are delivered on time by monitoring all open orders and contacting vendors as needed. Review purchase requisitions and convert them to purchase orders with commitment dates. Timely review order confirmations from supplier. Maintain correct pricing in the system. Must prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment. Follow up on back orders and past due orders and communicate with end users the status of their orders and expected delivery dates. Work with internal customers and suppliers to resolve issues related to purchased materials, including product/material/service quality, invoicing and returning. Partner with internal customers as well as suppliers to develop and initiate process improvements. Maintain and update ERP system information. Proficient with MS Excel and working knowledge of ERP systems.

　　Qualifications/Desired Skills : Business or Technical Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience. A minimum of 1-2 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment. Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and provide exceptional customer service. Strong organization and time management skills

　　Hours: 8am – 5pm

　　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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) 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.

　　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.