Procurement Buyer

What is the Opportunity?

The Procurement Buyer is responsible for the purchasing of direct materials and indirect services. The role carries out materials requirement planning, receiving, vendor management, and cost savings activities. This position will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of accurate vendor records, purchase orders, and item records in the ERP system. This role will provide friendly service to the organization’s staff while ensuring integrity, efficiency, and cost savings. This full-time position is based in North Charleston, SC, and will report to the Procurement Manager.

A successful Procurement Buyer will:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.
• Conduct request for quotations (RFQ’s), analyze data, and make recommendations.
• Negotiate with vendors, as needed to support Water Mission.
• Conduct due diligence verifications on new and existing vendors and maintain accurate vendor records in the ERP system.
• Work closely with the engineering team to support new product introduction and change management.
• Provide support during disasters to help expedite product or services as needed.
• Issue accurate and timely purchase orders and follow-up with vendors to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Manage the receiving and open invoice processes and support finance to resolve issues.
• Work with logistics and production to ensure accurate item records and establish component min/max levels, adjusting as needed.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities for Water Mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is Required?

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Fluency in English required; proficient in Spanish preferred.
• 3 years of purchasing experience required; International experience preferred.
• 1 years of negotiation experience required.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system, NetSuite preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement and inventory planning best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate ideas, feedback in a constructive way, and work through conflict.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time in hot and cold environments.
• The ability to operate a computer and remain in a stationary position for the majority of the workday.
• Home internet bandwidth is strong enough to support video conferencing and other job-related responsibilities.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.