What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Talent Reel?
Buyer will be responsible for managing procurement and supplier relationships for two sites, while supporting the Director of Strategic Sourcing in integrating legacy procurement processes into current systems and operating model. This role will focus on improving procurement discipline, enabling forecast-driven purchasing, and transitioning from reactive buying to a more strategic, data driven approach. The role will support cost optimization initiatives, supplier performance management, and process standardization aligned with strategic sourcing.
In This Position, You Will Have the Opportunity To
- Foundational multi-category understanding including technical product knowledge, internal sourcing processes, cost drivers, related industry dynamics and market trends.
- Drives process standardization and coordination with cross-functional partners to support supplier selection, associated contract negotiations, supplier performance and relationship management.
- Perform data analyses and utilize financial skills to support identification of opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings.
- Executes purchase orders aligned with demand forecasts and planning parameters, minimizing expediting and reactive purchasing.
- Establishes and maintains accurate master data including lead times, MOQs, pricing, and supplier details
- Transitions manual and decentralized purchasing processes into standardized, system-driven workflows
- Identifies opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost savings, and contract alignment
- Understands and develops adequate inventory turns to meet organizational goals
- Supports contracting with regional direct and indirect suppliers
- Manages the Approved Supplier List, improves procurement visibility, reporting, and supplier performance tracking
- Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws
- Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics
What You Need to Succeed in This Position
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-5 Years Purchasing and 1-2 years of contracting experience
- ERP software experience particularly, an in-depth knowledge of MRP preferred
- Familiarity with total cost analysis concepts
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent understanding of statistical concepts used to formulate safety stock quantities to meet customer service levels
- Experience with implementing and maintaining a Lean Material Flow manufacturing environment is a plus
- Able to demonstrate a track record of accomplishments in supply chain management