Adecco is hiring immediately for a Junior Buyer with a local client in Santa Clara, CA. Pay is $28.00/hr. - $30.00hr.

Duties:

· Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision.

· Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures timely receipt of materials.

· Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers.

· Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner.

· Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.

· Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate.

· Follows purchasing business processes.

· Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departm...