Job Description

The Buyer will manage purchasing activities in a low volume, high mix, and time-sensitive environment. This position is required to deploy supply chain initiatives such as negotiations, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and lean operational concepts. The Buyer’s core responsibility is to procure goods that meet/exceed quality requirements at the lowest possible cost delivered on time to support customer requirements.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• Utilize the company’s ERP purchasing system to process purchase orders.
• Execute RFQ’s and award business through strategic sourcing and analytical supplier selection.
• Ensure the accuracy of documents to meet the terms and conditions, payment terms, freight terms, and other key commercial terms.
• Cultivate supplier relationships and establish new relationships to support supply chain strategy and business needs.
• Collaborate with internal requestors to understand requirements, specifications, scope of work, budget, and delivery requirements.
• Stay informed with real-time information on orders from RFQ to the use of the product.
• Recognize opportunities for continuous improvement and be an advocate and champion for change in support of Operational Excellence.
• Ensures adherence to all Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements per the policies and procedures.
• Manages and prioritizes own time to meet the goals and objectives of the procurement team.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in procurement.
• Experience with lean methods and application preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ****

• Demonstrate a high level of focus, attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency for customer satisfaction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to solve problems, especially when working with suppliers and internal requestors.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Discretion and independent judgment.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

The benefits of joining our team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
• financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.

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Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.