Buyer

Our client has earned a reputation for delivering world-class goods to customers around the globe. They are currently seeking a Buyer to join their team and explore how a genuine passion for great products and the latest innovations, along with investments in the best people and facilities, continue to honor their founder’s legacy.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$50/hr (DOE)

Position Overview:

The Buyer will handle full-cycle source-to-delivery responsibilities. The Buyer will be responsible for planning and executing proper replenishment, forecasting, and orders for inventory management to meet company goals.

Responsibilities of the the Buyer:

• Have a good understanding when it comes to requisitioning, source selection, clip levels, contracting, expense approvals, and PO release to ensure process integrity
• Take full ownership delivery of the facilities maintenance materials in a timely manner
• Promote an environment that creates resolution of quality issues with appropriate internal team
• Utilize ERP system in daily functions, including entering or changing pricing in the system in real-time
• Continuously manage ongoing relationships with all network suppliers
• Maintain an average REQ processing turn-around-time of two (2) working days
• Maintain periodical KPI reviews to make sure that suppliers are providing a high standard of customer service
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost savings, lead time improvement, communication, etc. through detailed communication with suppliers as well as internal team
• Develop market data for new sources of supply based on cost, quality, capacity, and service
• Mitigate risk with multi-channel sourcing, and alternative sourcing of high-risk components
• Manage RFP projects by working with internal stakeholders and suppliers per the defined process, from pre-qualification of suppliers, bidder communications, project tracking, bid leveling analysis, selection recommendation, negotiation and contracting, and supplier onboarding to achieve optimal TCO (cost, service, & quality)

Qualifications of the Buyer:

• MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED
• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, MRO purchasing, and/ or indirect procurement experience
• Must have experience with contract negotiation and supplier management
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to create pivot tables and analyze data
• Strong negotiation skills
• Competitive edge (looking to capture market share on product line)
• Sales-driven (help the Sales team win business)

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility