14 procurement sourcing jobs found in Knoxville, TN

Are you determined to help buyers find the home of their dreams? We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic buyer’s agent to join our team. You’ll act as the buyer’s main point of contact from the first message to the final sale and ensure they have a positive experience with us. If you’re looking for a position with exponential earning and growth opportunities on an already fantastic team, we want to hear from you!Compensation: $70,000 Responsibilities: Reach out to pre-qualified leads to gauge their interest and determine their wants and needs for a home Make sure every buyer or potential buyer has a great experience with us to convert leads or generate repeat business Schedule showings, show homes and go to open houses for potential buyers Help clients through the home buying process including budgeting and mortgage options Help buyers find their ideal home and negotiate a successful property purchase through consistent follow-through, clear communication, and exceptional...

Job Description Job Vacancy : Buyer/Purchaser Date: September 2023 Location: Madison (WI), Oak Ridge (TN), Boston (MA) Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits Hours: Full Time Contract Type: 1099 Contract (Fixed Term) Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. The company was formed in 2019 by a team of globally-recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in successfully scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies. Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade,...

Location: Maryville, TN Description: Our client is currently seeking a Buyer II to join a large Procurement / Purchasing team in their World Class Manufacturing Plant near Loudon / Maryville TN area. The Buyer will ensure that all the products, materials, and supplies needed to operate effectively / efficiently in a manner that is aligned with established policies and procedures. This is accomplished by analyzing demand requirements and placing purchase orders, maintaining/monitoring past due reports, following up on orders to ensure materials are delivered on time, etc. The Buyer may work directly in support of the production line operations and/or in collaboration with department managers, engineers, or operations staff to procure product, helping to ensure that sales and delivery requirements are achieved. This is an excellent opportunity offering multiple avenues for career advancement within a large, flagship plant with a Global Fortune 500 Motorsports Manufacturer....

Job Title: Purchasing Buyer - Plant Daily Issues Company: Aisin World Corp. of America Department: Purchasing Location: Clinton, TN Aisin Group Overview Based in Kariya City, Aichi, Japan, the Aisin Group is a $35 billion global, Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems with over 214 consolidated companies spanning over 20 countries and some 110,000 employees. The Aisin Group is the world's sixth largest Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems, such as brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics and intelligent transportation systems. As we like to say: "Chances are the car your drove to work this morning is equipped with an Aisin product." Position Responsibilities The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position: Plant Daily Issues (PDI) members will support the Manufacturing...

The position of Buyer is responsible for fulfilling direct raw material requirements and supporting indirect spend needs in alignment with Techmer PM’s business goals and objectives. The Buyer role involves engagement with multiple supply points including intercompany dealings. This position reports to the Director of Procurement. Duties and Responsibilities: · Execute on procurement strategies for direct and indirect requirements. · Supports intercompany material requirements. · Manage inventory to appropriate levels. · Participate in demand forecasting in support of business needs, · Ensure supplier accountability, documents, and works to resolve performance concerns. · Evaluates ERQ opportunities and order terms to improve cost performance, · Identify issues with long lead time parts/ suppliers and offer solutions/ improvements. · Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field is...

At Concordance Healthcare Solutions, we believe that each team member makes a difference in driving our purpose of positively impacting lives forward. Concordance is committed to our guiding principles of financial stewardship, accountability, forward thinking, aligned relationships and an inclusive culture. This is done through maintaining an unwavering amount of respect and commitment with our employees and customers, being authentic to who we are and operating with the highest levels of integrity. Through our dedicated staff of over 1,200 employees, working in strategically-located distribution centers across the country, we offer dynamic supply chain solutions to the entire healthcare continuum. We have a job opening and exciting opportunity for a full time Buyer in any of our Tiffin, OH or Andersonville, TN or Earth City, MO locations. The primary role of the Buyer is inventory management and the supervision of the flow of goods from manufacturers to Concordance’s warehouses...

Description Leidos is seeking a Buyer located in our Oak Ridge, Tennessee facility. The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of various components, machines, and equipment. Primary Responsibilities The development and negotiation of favorable prices, terms, schedules and other provisions of purchase orders and acquisition contracts, ensuring consistency with client requirements and procurement policies/procedures under supervisor guidance. Purchase order administration/file maintenance, closeout for all procurement related activities and supplier customer management. Creating solicitations, supporting proposals, conducting price and cost analysis, negotiating price/cost and price/cost-related terms and other subcontract provisions. Procurement of moderate complexity and risk, with some work being more complex and/or riskier with supervisor assistance. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest...

The Industrial Metals Scrap Buyer is responsible for the buying of scrap metal products from local and regional scrap yards and industrial accounts. Buyer is to develop and maintain strong business relationships with new and current suppliers. This position requires a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic. Responsibilities: Purchase scrap to meet volume targets while optimizing profit margins Visit with dealers and industrial suppliers, both on the phone and in person, to promote new and repeat business, quote pricing, provide customer service, answer questions, handle complaints and build rapport Set pricing for individual accounts and update as required due to changing market conditions Coordinate shipments with suppliers and assist internal logistics department with delivery and pick up of material, equipment and roll-off containers where appropriate Maintain and develop a network of reliable industry contacts to stay up to date on information pertaining to...

SMSI is in need of a Capital Project Buyer to support a Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Capital Project. This position shall be responsible for purchasing activities, high risk engineered equipment, and commodities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, acquisition plans and strategies, prequalification of suppliers, bidder list development, issuance of solicitation, proposal reviews, negotiations, and purchase order awards in accordance with customer Approved Purchasing System. In addition to the aforementioned pre-award activities, the Capital Project Buyer shall be responsible for post award activities including but not limited to, coordination with Engineering, Capital Project Expeditors, Source Inspectors, and Construction in resolution of Purchase Order issues. Location: Oak Ridge, TN office. Responsibilities The Capital Project Buyer is primarily responsible for: Evaluation of technical requirements prepared by Engineering to ensure the most appropriate...

About Us Viskase is a global market leader in our industry and offers a full range of Best-in-Class food packaging solutions and services, providing an exceptionally comprehensive casings portfolio of artificial casing and service solutions. This is a contract role for a minimum of 12 to 18 months and based at Viskase Loudon, in Loudon, TN. The Contract MRO Procurement Manager plays a critical role in supporting an exciting and transformative multi-million dollar project at Viskase Loudon, which involves the installation of a cutting-edge process line set to revolutionize our plant operations. This individual will lead the procurement function, ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and the seamless management of MRO supply chain operations for the length of the project. Key Responsibilities: Sourcing and Procurement: Identify, source, and evaluate global proposals for materials needed for the new process line. Negotiate with...

The Buyer, Assembly Centers & Inventory Control Analyst will be responsible for monitoring inventory levels and accuracy for the Vonore and Canton Facilities. This position will also be responsible for buying and releasing Direct Components and Materials purchased for use at the Carlex Assembly Centers and backup for fabrication sites as needed. Reporting to the Materials Management and Logistics Manager, this role shall maintain and cultivate communication with the Supply Base, while in parallel working with Corporate Purchasing to achieve goals of quality, cost and delivery. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Coordinate supplier releases for all Component Suppliers to meet manufacturing schedules and customer demands • Track Vendor delivery performance/expedited freight occurrences • Conduct routine/non-routine meetings with Supplier Representatives for business/issues review • Resolve invoicing/receipt issues between suppliers and Accounting • Setup & schedule...

TITLE: Buyer I About Iconex LLC Iconex is the leading provider of solutions essential to daily commerce. We are the iconic inventor and continued leader in receipts, and we connect people and goods through superior labelling and tracking technology. Building upon our unique tradition of innovation, we are creating the next generation of business process improvements. Iconex (www.iconex.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA. POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Buyer will research and purchase products for production, MRO items, and third-party items to ship directly to customers. RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees and maintains current inventory. Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics. Validates system-generated MRP demands. Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers. Negotiates contracts with wholesalers and...

REQUIREMENTS Education: · Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering with Supply Chain Management Experience required Years of Experience: · 5 years of Purchasing, with high value negotiations · 3 years of management of an indirect material crib Other Requirements: · Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as work load or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays · Cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and responsibilities · Valid Driver’s License for business related travel (50%) KEY COMPETENCIES · Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint · Excellent Customer Service attributes · Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis · Excellent Analytical Skills · Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal · Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within internal and external areas such as Commercial, Finance,...

About Us Viskase is a global powerhouse in the food packaging industry, renowned for delivering top-tier artificial casings and a comprehensive range of casings and nettings. With a remarkable legacy spanning over a century, Viskase has consistently revolutionized the meat processing sector. Notably, the company is responsible for manufacturing 30% of the world's hot dog casings, underscoring its dominant position in this market. What sets Viskase apart is its extensive global presence, boasting 11 manufacturing facilities and 9 sales offices strategically located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, Poland, and the Philippines. This is a contract role for a minimum of 12 to 18 months and based at Viskase Loudon, in Loudon, TN. The MRO Procurement Manager plays a critical role in supporting an exciting and transformative multi-million-dollar project at Viskase Loudon, which involves the installation of a cutting-edge process line set to...