Buyer (Catalog Specialist) - All Levels

JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer (Catalog Specialist) is responsible for managing item lifecycle from initial request to inactivation.  Maintain accurate and up-to-date product catalogs within the organization’s procurement system.  Support field operations by procuring goods and services from a diverse range of vendors, ensuring availability of materials required for both capital projects and ongoing maintenance activities.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and updates product catalogs within the procurement system, ensuring alignment with operational and engineering standards.

• Ensures catalog content accuracy, including item descriptions, item IDs, pricing, lead times, and supplier information for purchasing. Assign categories and item relationships. 

• Manages accurate inventory unit item attributes as ordering parameters for stocking purchases through replenishment.

• Uses excel to component interfaces tool for mass vendor attribute updates in PeopleSoft.

• Collaborates with internal teams to onboard new items and remove obsolete or discontinued products.

• Partners with engineering, field operations, and suppliers to validate specifications, item IDs, and approved manufacturers.

• Coordinates the purchase of materials for capital projects, maintenance, and inventory replenishment. 

• Processes and manages requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and fulfillment to support field and project requirements.

• Coordinates with vendors and internal stakeholders to maintain supply chain continuity and resolve procurement-related issues. 

• Reports and updates requisition requestors according to business needs.  

   

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education. 
• Experience requirements vary by level:
  • Associate: No specific experience required.
  • Intermediate: Minimum three (3) years of experience in Inventory or related function.
  • Senior: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, or related function. Eight (8) years of related experience preferred.
• Proficiency with inventory and procurement systems; PeopleSoft preferred.
• Utility experience preferred.
• Possesses sound analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to multi-task and support concurrent requirements for different business units.
• Ability to work with technical counterparts and broad business units for issue resolution and the evaluation and mitigation of risks.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams) required. 
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.