Buyer

Buyer (Procurement)

Contract, 6 Months, 40 hours/week | $55/hour | Remote (US)

A client of The Sage Group (a large tech data services company) is looking for a highly organized and execution-focused Buyer to support their growing Procurement team. This role is responsible for managing a high volume of procurement requests, partnering with internal stakeholders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely purchase order and contract execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys operational excellence, and can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of procurement intake requests from stakeholders across the business.
• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and policy compliance.
• Source routine goods and services by obtaining supplier quotes and evaluating pricing.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders (“ZIP Requests”).
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, AP, and business stakeholders to facilitate contract execution and purchasing activities.
• Track procurement requests through completion and proactively communicate status updates.
• Resolve invoice, PO, and payment issues with Accounts Payable, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Monitor procurement SLAs and ensure timely completion of assigned work.
• Maintain procurement documentation and system records.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and eliminate manual work.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume purchasing operations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with procurement systems such as Coupa, ZIP, SAP Ariba, Oracle, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with contract databases such as IronClad or similar.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting a high-growth technology company.
• Familiarity with procurement policies and purchasing controls.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Accounts Payable.
• Knowledge of supplier onboarding and vendor management processes.

Success in the First 90 Days

• Independently manage a high-volume procurement queue while consistently meeting SLA targets.
• Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders.
• Reduce procurement cycle times through proactive follow-up and issue resolution.
• Maintain high accuracy in purchase orders, supplier records, and procurement documentation.
• Identify and implement at least one process improvement that increases team efficiency.