Buyer

JOB TITLE: Buyer
LOCATION: Remote
DURATION: 6 months
PAY RANGE: $45 - $55/hr.

TOP 3 SKILLS:

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

Company:
Our client is a unified analytics platform that helps organizations accelerate innovation by simplifying data engineering, machine learning, and analytics at scale.

Job Description:
We are looking for a highly organized and execution-focused Buyer to support our 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.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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