Monster.com has this new position:
PURCHASING MANAGER – Uppercase Living, SLC, UT
Job Summary: Oversees procurement of materials and packaging of products relating to the company and of vinyl products.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Develop and document SOP’s for all purchasing guidelines and functions
2. Sources and negotiates with vendors, and maintains strong vendor relationships to obtain the best quality, delivery and cost.
3. Manage materials inventory.
4. Implements and maintains best practices for inventory performance, planning,  forecasting demand, and multi-site replenishment
5. Coordinate with other departments to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
6. Create, maintain and report purchasing metrics.
7. Performs other duties and projects as assigned by management. 

Requirements:

1. BS Business
2. CPM and/or CPIM preferred
3. 5 – 7 years purchasing experience with direct sales/party-planning or related fields.
4. Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook software programs
5. Experience with creating Purchase Orders and generating reports a must.
6. Ability to build and maintain strong company, department and vendor relationships
7. Must have experience with inventory.
8. Experience in purchasing of vinyl and office supplies (preferred).
9. Must understand printing services, contracts and have excellent negotiation skills.

To apply email: careers@uppercaseliving.com

FAX: 801-428-6616        Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 per year

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BUYER – Novell, Provo, UT
This position is responsible for supporting all procurement requirements for assigned internal customers group(s) and provides support to the more senior buyers. The buyer conducts and assesses bids, utilizes CPS established contracts; and builds supplier relationships to ensure the best total value of products and services are obtained. The buyer serves as an Agent of Novell, and, as such, has the authority to independently commit and approve funds up to $50K on Novell's behalf.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and distributing incoming requisitions;
- Conducting and assessing bids;
- Assisting senior buyer with preparing solicitations and analyzing proposals;
- Collaborating with internal customers and suppliers to ensure quality goods and services are obtained in a timely manner with a consistent focus on corporate cost savings initiatives;
- Managing lower dollar/risk level supplier relationships;
- Completing purchasing transactions up to $50K;
- Providing support to more senior level buyers;
- Working with Accounts Payable and other departments to resolve delivery, suspense, quality and payment problems. Frequent contact with the requisitioners and departments such as, Legal, Marketing and engineering may be required to define needs and/or explore alternatives;
- May manage a defined supplier base for complex/critical goods and services.
Desired Skill Set:
- Basic understanding and usage of purchasing principles, theories, and concepts
- Excellent/effective interpersonal, teaming, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Display a positive attitude, is highly motivated, and results oriented.
Experience and Education:
- 1-3 yrs. of procurement experience
- BS/BA degree in a related field desired
- Working knowledge of Oracle a plus
- Proficient in the use of Open Office Suite
Candidate must be able to demonstrate commensurate work experience, advanced training and or professional certification to meet position requirements. This description is not intended to be a complete statement of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the general work to be performed. Essential and support functions of this job may very depending on the location and specific organization in which this job is performed.
Novell is an equal opportunity employer and an advocate for workforce diversity.
To apply email Breda at: Breda.Keating@novell.com
Reference: BK7417

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Career Builder has this new position:
PURCHASING MANAGER – Tecso Williamsen, Ogden, UT
Tesco Williamsen, a manufacturer of truck bodies and trailers, has an immediate need for a Purchasing Manager.
Responsibilities include inventory control, cost reduction, scheduling, and shipping and receiving. The purchasing manager will work closely with engineering and manufacturing to coordinate scheduling and procurement.
About us:
Tesco Williamsen was established in 1892 as a blacksmith shop in Ogden, UT. Today, the company operates out of two facilities in Salt Lake City and is one of the leading manufacturers of truck bodies and trailers in the Western United States. Williamsen has 20 distributors throughout the west. Customers include the departments of transportation of Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico, Boeing, ATK, NASA, and many others.
Requirements
Purchasing Manager
A college degree is preferred, 2 plus years experience required.
The salary range for the position is $50,000 to $80,000 year based on experience and qualifications.
Contact:  Mike Bills                   Phone: 801-973-4400                FAX: 801-973-2838       
Base Pay:  $50,000 - $80,000 /Year

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER – Clearfield, UT
This position is offered through an employment firm. Apply through their service.
Large food manufacturer in UT is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for its operation
This position is designed to manage the material procurement, planning and usage of materials, and the warehousing of raw and finished goods.
There will be several departments will report directly to this position. Successful candidates will demonstrate they have the ability to plan, implement, and control the operations of the supply chain as efficiently as possible.
Manage the movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

Develop and implement a plan that will ensure the effective procurement of materials into the plant that minimizes cost and storage requirements.
Oversee the production planning and the distribution of materials to the operations
Participate in demand planning, forecasting, coordinating the demand forecast of all customers
Help implement effective monitoring techniques of the use and return of raw materials to inventory.
Manage inventory reporting to meet plant standards for inventory accuracy.
Identify constraints in the supply chain and implement plans to effectively overcome them.
Measure actual performance agains goals on a regular basis and present results to management
Create integrated processes among operations, purchasing, logistics and suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process.
Job Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree
8-10 Years of progressive supply management experience.
Contact: Ricardo Rodriquez        Judge Group, Inc            Reference Code: JO107105

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER – Clearfield, UT
This position is offered through an employment firm. Apply through their service.

Contact: Apply at ThinkenergyGroup.com            Phone: 770 390-0963
Reference: 64310         Base Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

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The Salt Lake Tribune has this new position:

Purchasing Assistant – Hunt Electric, SLC, UT
PURCHASING ASSISTANT - Hunt Electric, an electrical contractor with over 20 years in business seeks an experienced purchasing assistant. The ideal candidate should have experience using Microsoft Office programs and be comfortable with computers and office equipment. Purchasing experience in the electrical industry a plus. $13-15 per hour, with an excellent benefits package. Email resumes to Omar@huntelectric.com or fax to 606-7093.

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STRATEGIC SOURCING LEADER – SLC, UT 84190
State Job ID:          UT8636263
Strategic Sourcing Leader Business Unit: Employer Function: Sourcing Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job #: 812097 Posted: Mar 27, 2008 Job Description: Responsibilities Build your career and experience the advantages that come with working for one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" (Fortune Magazine) offering significant opportunities for growth and career advancement! Primary responsibilities include: Actively support supplier selection, development, and overall supplier management and support New Product Introduction and End of Life Management activities as required Material Cost Reduction (MCR) commitments to business Creating and leveraging business opportunities through negotiation and contract development Management of transfer projects within assigned purchase family(s)Utilize Six Sigma methodology and lead cross-functional business teams to improve supplier performance and achieve purchase family goals and objectives Manage tactical execution within assigned Purchase Family(s) - NPI requirements, escalations due to delivery/quality issues, invoicing/payables issues, etc. Supplier quality performance and improvement strategies Supplier delivery performance to meet the needs of the business Supplier Consolidation and overall Sourcing simplification Comply with EHS and Quality policies Perform other duties/projects as assigned Signature:~ CB~ Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Business or technical discipline At least 2 years in an Operations Role or Supply Chain Strong team player with high level of integrity, energy, and enthusiasm. Negotiation skills Demonstrated business acumen Financial analysis skills and ability to assess supplier performance Ability to work cross-functionally and with all levels of the organization. Able to interface effectively with Supplier executives and drive change within the GEHC OEC team Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments You must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including for example, verification of past employment, criminal history and educational background. You must be willing to take a drug test You must be legally authorized to work in the United States You must be willing to work out of an office located in Salt Lake City, Utah Desired Six Sigma Green Belt MBA or advanced technical degree Foreign language skills GLPROD / Supplier Marketplace experience General Employer provides transformational medical technologies that are shaping a new age of patient care. Employer's expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring and life support systems, disease research, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies is helping physicians detect disease earlier and to tailor personalized treatments for patients. Employer offers a broad range of products and services that are improving productivity in healthcare and enhancing patient care by enabling healthcare providers to better diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, neurological diseases, and other conditions. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Employer is a $17 billion unit of Employer Company ( Worldwide, Employer employs more than 43,000 people committed to serving healthcare professionals and their patients in more than 100 countries. an equal opportunity employer. equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment.

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BUYER – Provo, UT 84605
State Job ID:          UT8635798
This employer Career Search Buyer Location: Provo, UT Department: Us Corp. Purchasing Division: Operation Controller Group Reference Number:007417This position is responsible for supporting all procurement requirements for assigned internal customers group(s) and provides support to the more senior buyers. The buyer conducts and assesses bids, utilizes CPS established contracts; and builds supplier relationships to ensure the best total value of products and services are obtained. The buyer serves as an Agent of This employer, and, as such, has the authority to independently commit and approve funds up to $50K on This employer's behalf. Primary responsibilities include:* Monitoring and distributing incoming requisitions;* Conducting and assessing bids;* Assisting senior buyer with preparing solicitations and analyzing proposals;* Collaborating with internal customers and suppliers to ensure quality goods and services are obtained in a timely manner with a consistent focus on corporate cost savings initiatives;* Managing lower dollar/risk level supplier relationships;* Completing purchasing transactions up to $50K;* Providing support to more senior level buyers;* Working with Accounts Payable and other departments to resolve delivery, suspense, quality and payment problems. Frequent contact with the requisitioners and departments such as, Legal, Marketing and engineering may be required to define needs and/or explore alternatives;* May manage a defined supplier base for complex/critical goods and services. Desired Skill Set:* Basic understanding and usage of purchasing principles, theories, and concepts* Excellent/effective interpersonal, teaming, verbal and written communication skills* Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills* Display a positive attitude, is highly motivated, and results oriented. Experience and Education:* 1-3 yrs. of procurement experience* BS/BA degree in a related field desired* Working knowledge of Oracle a plus* Proficient in the use of Open Office Suite Candidate must be able to demonstrate commensurate work experience, advanced training and or professional certification to meet position requirements. This description is not intended to be a complete statement of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the general work to be performed. Essential and support functions of this job may very depending on the location and specific organization in which this job is performed. This employer offers competitive salaries and excellent company benefits such as medical, dental, life, liberal vacation benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k company matching contribution, to mention a few. If you would like to join a company where your contributions have an impact on the future of network computing, send your resume today. This employer supports and values workplace diversity. This employer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

America’s Job Bank has these new positions:
To apply for these jobs you will need to register with the state Division of Workforce Services. Use the State Job ID number to obtain further information on the open job.

SENIOR BUYER – Provo, UT 84605
State Job ID:          UT8635792
This employer Career Search Senior Buyer Location: Provo, UT Department: Us Corp. Purchasing Division: Operation Controller Group Reference Number:007365 Senior Buyer This position is responsible for supporting all procurement requirements for assigned internal customer group(s). The buyer works with customers to define and document business requirements as a basis for creating supplier performance metrics, preparing and reviewing proposals, qualifying suppliers and managing supplier performance. This position also serves as a mentor to junior-level buyers. The senior buyer serves as an Agent of This employer and, as such, has the authority to independently commit and approve funds up to $250K on This employer's behalf. Primary responsibilities include:* Working with customers to define and document business requirements;* Driving the procurements process from supplier sourcing, bid preparation and analysis, through negotiation, contract award, and order processing;* Conducting cost/price analysis of proposals;* Planning, developing and implementing cost reductions;* Presenting purchasing policies and recommendations to customer group(s);* Developing and managing supplier relationships;* Serving as customer interface for purchasing needs;* Mentoring junior buyers. Desired Skill Set:* Proficient in the application of purchasing principles, theories and concepts* Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills* Proven skills in proposal preparation, analysis and negotiation* Proven effectiveness in building and managing supplier relationships* Excellent/effective interpersonal, teaming skills* Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills* Display strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with a high level of attention to detail* Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills* Professional maturity and well developed business skills* Exhibits leadership qualities and a passion for excellence* Displays a positive attitude, is highly motivated and results oriented* Will manage a defined supplier base for complex/critical goods and services Experience and Education:* 6-10 yrs of procurement experience* BS/BA degree or higher in a related field desired* CPM or CPCM certificate desirable* Working knowledge of Oracle* Proficient in the use of Open Office Suite Candidate must be able to demonstrate commensurate work experience, advanced training and/or professional certifications to meet position requirements. This description is not intended to be a complete statement of the position, but rather to act as a guide to general work to be performed. Essential and support functions of this job may vary depending on the location and specific organization in which this job is performed. Disclaimer: This job description is for informational purposes, to describe the primary duties, skills and abilities necessary to meet the requirements of this position. This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all requirements or essential functions; it is subject to change at any time. This employer is an equal opportunity employer and an advocate for workforce diversity. This employer offers competitive salaries and excellent company benefits such as medical, dental, life, liberal vacation benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k company matching contribution, to mention a few. If you would like to join a company where your contributions have an impact on the future of network computing, send your resume today. This employer supports and values workplace diversity. This employer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.