<p>Title: Buyer</p> <p>Reports to: Purchasing Manager</p> <p>Direct reports: N/A</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>This role entails the responsibility of procuring designated categories of indirect materials and corporate services. Collaborating closely with Category Managers, the position aims to ensure that procurement strategies result in the lowest total cost of ownership, aligning seamlessly with the diverse needs of each business unit.</p> <p>Accountabilities</p> <ul> <li>Efficiently process purchase orders, ensuring precision and adherence to timelines. Monitor and track order status to guarantee on-time delivery. </li><li>Obtain and analyze quotations for the procurement of indirect materials, supplies, and services as needed. </li><li>Implement and track cost reduction efforts, meticulously recording cost savings and avoidances. </li><li>Provide exemplary customer service to stakeholders, guiding them through the purchasing process when necessary. </li><li>Engage in tactical negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, discounts, and pricing. Continuously explore opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization. </li><li>Identify and select vendors based on criteria such as price, quantity, quality, delivery date, place orders. Actively investigate and develop new sources of supplies. </li><li>Serve as the initial point of escalation to resolve supplier issues. </li><li>Maintain precise records of procurement transactions, contracts, and agreements. Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures. </li><li>Interpret and communicate purchasing procedures to departments; assist departments in initiating orders and resolving order-related issues. </li><li>Process purchasing transactions, correspondence, and maintain records following established policies and procedures. </li><li>Execute category strategies by leveraging preferred suppliers. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is required. </li><li>Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience is mandatory. </li><li>Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving cost savings. </li><li>Basic comprehension of finance and accounting, including sales/use tax, and understanding how cost centers and charge accounts are tied to departments for coding orders/invoices. </li><li>Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures (requisitions, RFPs, sourcing events, receiving, etc.). </li><li>Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills. </li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems and e-procurement tools. </li><li>Working understanding of commercial agreements/contracts. </li><li>Ability to work independently and solve problems in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Analytical skills. </li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills. </li><li>Exceptional customer service skills. </li><li>Effective time management and prioritization skills. </li></ul>