Job Title: Projects Buyer
Location: Hagerstown, Maryland

Type: Contract
Compensation: $33 - $35 hourly
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: Day Shift


As Projects buyer, the candidate will achieve procurement targets with reference to the assigned site specific procurement needs (Direct and indirect) / categories (i.e. goods or services with high differentiation across different markets (i.e. geographical) and their supply base. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the formalizing of local procurement agreements/contracts in compliance with procurement delegated powers. Review and revise contract terms and conditions for any conflicts with suppliers (eg. Payment terms, Variation, escalation, claims) in collaboration with global commodity procurement teams, if needed.
• Maintain Purchase order data in SAP system by updating Price, delivery and invoice information.
• Expedite material on-order to meet plant production needs.
• Coordinate with logistics department to schedule inbound and outbound movements
• Support the issue of local Procurement Annual Operating Plan for projects/Bid
• Ensure the implementation of RFI/ RFP / RFQ process & projections to support bid preparations for relevant local procurement.
• Ensure Procurement Risk Monitoring & Control for the assigned local procurement activities
• Ensure Supplier scouting to monitor and establish potential new Suppliers options, by providing price lists/ catalogues and Capability benchmarking
• Ensure the monitoring and reporting of economic and financial figures (budgeted v/s actual savings ) for each assigned local commodity/category

Desired profile :

• University Degree (Engineering, Economics, Law) or Equivalent Technical Background
• 3-5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing industry.
• Experience in railway/transit industry is considered an asset
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to provide data in a concise and appropriate detail
• IT Tools (Ms Office including advanced level excel skills, SAP, E-Auctions,…)
• Strong cost & Commercial Acumen
• Contract agreements and negotiation
• Procurement Planning Methods
• Knowledge of Statutory Policies and Organizational Processes

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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