Purchasing Specialist

Job Title: Purchasing Specialist Location: Detroit MI 48226 Duration: 6 months Responsibilities: Responsible for purchasing materials services rentals and services per the Policies and Procedures of Supply Chain Management including appropriate Terms and Conditions and Insurance. Assures that appropriate documentation is secured to trigger payment for contracted labor and services for fixed price milestone payment contracts (SAP). Develops requests for proposals. Implements contracts and purchase orders including change order management. Assures invoices are consistent with the commercial contract for contracted labor and services. Negotiates with vendors to expedite the manufacture and delivery of materials and services. Compiles calculates interprets data and issues reports using various computer systems. Supports client work activities and priorities. Responsible for the maintenance and filing of source documents. Resolves material quality issues. Process supplier pre qualification documentation. Assist Category Manager and Buyer in the development of contracts and master service agreements. Required Skills: Bachelors Degree required. Degree in Supply Chain Management (Preferred). 13 Years of purchasing experience. Good written and oral communication skills. Strong knowledge of Computers. Ability to Negotiate. Candidate should be local and willing to come into the office 3 days per week.