Buyer Associate

Position Overview

The Buyer Associate (Procurement Analyst) is responsible for supporting procurement operations by executing sourcing activities, managing supplier communications, and ensuring materials and services are delivered on time. This role supports end-to-end procurement processes including issuing RFQs, managing purchase orders, and collaborating across functional teams to meet program and product lifecycle needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders; negotiate pricing to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Monitor delivery performance to identify shortages early and manage escalations.
• Expedite and coordinate with suppliers to resolve issues such as late or missed deliveries.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Support resolution of supplier-related issues, including quality concerns and technical assistance.
• Identify and address root causes that impact on-time delivery and product quality.
• Act as liaison between the Supply Chain team and other departments (e.g., Quality, Engineering, Planning, Operations) to communicate order status, changes, or cancellations.
• May be assigned to manage small projects or sub-processes within the procurement function.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to resolve procurement and supply chain issues in a timely manner.
• Basic negotiation skills and familiarity with supplier relationship management.
• Ability to analyze delivery and cost performance data.

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