Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Olive Branch MS, 38654

Shift: 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Employment Type: 6 Months Contract on W2 (With possible extension)

Summary:

The Operations Buyer is part of the Procurement Operations group and works with internal customers and suppliers to procure and realize savings for goods and services. The position requires management of purchasing strategies at assigned locations, whether implementing existing strategies or developing new partnerships with stakeholders. The position will adhere to and communicate Procurement policies and procedures during the purchasing process. The position will reconcile service and technical issues with vendors and manage relationships between internal customers and vendors. The operational buyer will assist in procurement of project materials as well as day-to-day activities including back-order report, invoice reconciliation, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for updating backorder report, including expediting.
• Purchasing SME and first level of resource & potential technical help to field operations staff.
• Foster close working relationships with branches and departments including Sales, MFG, Engineering, Production, Parts and Service.
• Works with stakeholders to solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and decide proposals for goods and services not covered under existing contracts.
• Manage relationship between internal customers and suppliers.
• Comply with contract & sourcing strategies from procurement managers for execution of purchases.

Experience Required:

• Knowledge of Oracle ERP or equivalent systems.
• Demonstrated working ability to work with direct and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing key fundamentals.
• Able to lead by ensuring adherence to purchasing practices, compliance and guidelines.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills required in interacting with both internal and external resources.

Education Preferred:

• High school degree or equivalent required.