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Position Title: Materials Estimator/Buyer Category: Purchasing Location: St. Petersburg, FL Company: Conax Job Description: The successful candidate will utilize excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to perform the following duties: Provide value to customer inquiry-bid proposal process from estimating out to suppliers and back to estimating (also interface with engineering, quality, testing, and business development). Meet bid proposal process performance objectives. Review Customer Inquiry. Understand applications and resolve irregularities. Prepare and send Request for Proposal and Request for Quote and follow up to resolve supplier questions and ensure timely response. Analyze responses, recognize and resolve ineffective responses and challenge supplier to continually improve and meet market demands. Load pricing data into management information system. Prepare small business plans and reports. Attend pricing meetings. Review requisitions for accuracy and re...

Sr. Buyer-Orlando Please note: Due to the volume of resumes that we receive daily, your resume will not be considered without your salary requirements. ABOUT THE COMPANY: Sypris Test & Measurement is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM:SYPR). STM provides calibration, repair and certification services, electronic component testing services, and designs and manufactures a variety of products for use in current measurement applications. STM is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, operates from 17 locations throughout the U.S. and currently employs over 330 people. Sypris Test & Measurement-Magnetics Division, formerly known as FW Bell, is a leading provider of magnetic instruments, hall and current sensor products. Our four Test Laboratories offer comprehensive solutions for virtually any industry, including commercial, military and aerospace test requirements. We provide space and defense electronic testing and DSCC-suitable environmental testing for ...

PROCUREMENT – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPANY OVERVIEW: not-for-profit organization The Procurement -Professional Services will be based in Washington, DC. Lead cross functional teams which decide on a procurement strategy; develop and issue RFPs; evaluate responses using objective criteria; negotiate terms of purchase; make award decisions or recommendations jointly with cross functional team; monitor vendor performance according to agreed upon objective criteria; foster vendor partnerships for strategic purchases. Work with business units to identify and prioritize procurement needs. Analyze product/service spend data across all business units. Identify sourcing opportunities not evident within a business unit. Identify relevant organizations to participate in cross-functional procurement teams. Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline is required. Master of Business Administration is a plus. EXPERIENCE: Must have 7+ years procurement/sourcing experience. Ideally, candid...

COUNTY OF VOLUSIA (population 509,341) CONTRACT MANAGER (1940A) Working Title: Procurement Manager PAY RANGE: $47,286-$77,685/annually CLOSES: 10/12/07 The County of Volusia is currently seeking a Contract Manager. Located in DeLand, Florida, this position will be responsible for the preparation, execution and administration of solicitations and contract documents for architectural and engineering services, construction, and construction related services, and will supervise a professional and support staff procurement team. The County is bordered by the St. Johns River on the west (with excellent boating and fishing opportunities) and beautiful Atlantic beaches on the east and it is easily accessible to Daytona Beach and the Orlando metropolitan areas. Volusia County has a number of public and private colleges and universities (including Stetson, Embry Riddle and Bethune Cookman), an excellent public school system and outstanding state and local parks. Volusia County offers a very comp...

Company name: BASF, The Chemical Company Job title: Engineer III Location: Attapulgus BASF, The Chemical Company, is a Fortune 100 chemical company dedicated to making products that make our customers' products better. At BASF, we make careers better, too. Job Description: This position provides leadership, engineering design/support, technical guidance, and supervision for the facility E&I maintenance department. This position is responsible for the supervision and training of a staff of journey-level industrial electrical and instrumentation technicians. This position is responsible for formulating and developing unit goals and objectives, engineering the installation of new/upgraded equipment, establishing/upgrading E&I standards, supervising personnel and directing day-to-day activities of the department. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum of five years experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment. Supervisory experience in ...

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 floor covering manufacturer, is currently seeking buyers with MRO purchasing experience. A minimum of five years of purchasing experience required for both. One position with electrical commodities experience and one with chemical commodities experience required. Skills must include experience in sourcing and negotiating, not just order placement. Candidates should be proficient in MS Word and Excel or similar spreadsheet software. Candidates should have the ability to research, compile and analyze spend data for quotation process. Candidates should have experience with AS400 systems. Ideal applicants should be self-motivated and possess initiative, demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills and have an excellent attendance record. Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma; college degree preferred. In addition to a positive work environment with a stable industry leader, Mohawk offers an excellent compensation package ...

**Immediate Need for Certified Pipe Welders ** C&L Refrigeration, a Brea, California-Based leader in Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) service since 1976 has an immediate opening(s) for certified pipe welder(s). Join our growing team in one of the fastest growing markets in the country. Job Description: Seeking experience Pipe or Combo Welder(s) to work closely with our Engineering Department. * Must be able to work in a fast paced environment * Perform other assigned tasks Qualifications: California Drivers License with a clean record 2-4 years of experience Must have welding certificate Experience reading blue prints Previous safety training Experience welding stainless steel Experience in pipe fitting/pipe layout Experience in the following: Open root pipe welding, downhill pipe welding Hours: Various Pay: Depending on Experience !!! APPLY IMMEDIATELY !!! Send Resume by Fax (714) 990-0605 or Email Resume

Company name: BASF, The Chemical Company Job title: Development Engineer Location: East Windsor, NJ BASF, The Chemical Company, is a Fortune 100 chemical company dedicated to making products that make our customers' products better. At BASF, we make careers better, too. Job Description Ambitious and innovative Development Engineer needed for a highly visible technology development position within BASF's Surface Technologies Division - East Windsor, CT. The Development Engineer is responsible for working on new non-traditional programs for Surface Technologies. He/she will take a new project through all stages of development from powder/process selection to production introductions. This position will interact with the Sales department and will participate in all facets of planning, developing, and documentation of a new project. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Report writing DOEs internal specifications Preliminary operation sheets Project presentations to mana...

COMMODITY MANAGER POSITIONS (3) AT DADE BEHRING, NEWARK, DELAWARE Our reputation for providing high quality products, solutions and service has earned us the trust of our customers and our people. Dade Behring is a dynamic organization offering an environment that fosters professional development, innovation, teamwork and open and honest communication.With 2006 revenues of more than $1.7 billion, Dade Behring is the world's largest company solely dedicated to clinical diagnostics. It offers a wide range of products, systems and services designed to meet the day-to-day needs of clinical laboratories, delivering innovative solutions to customers and enhancing the quality of life for patients. Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Dade Behring has operations in 34 countries, employs approximately 6,600 people and serves more than 25,000 customers worldwide.People you can count on. Solutions you need. Dade Behring has an immediate needs for Commodity Managers at our Newark Facility: ...