Buyer Analyst

SupplyCore is a Certified Small Business federal contractor to the Department of Defense (DoD) and General Services Administration (GSA). We prioritize supporting our Military, allies, and Government customers worldwide. In partnership with our expansive supply chain, we provide products and services that enable our customers to complete their mission and sustain readiness anywhere.

About the role

This position is responsible for independently negotiating and maintaining best pricing for new items and for recurring items within designated contracts. This role will provide technical review of parts and drawings, maintain a database for ongoing technical data updates from customers, and ensure a sufficient supplier base per item to meet contract specifications.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates relationships with tiered suppliers for the contract.
• Maintains effective annual cost and lead time for contract.
• Maintains at least three suppliers where possible based on contract quality requirements in EnterpriseOne system.
• Establishes tiered supplier database per item with current NSN pricing entered by price expiration dates.
• Manages NSN data through the Gateway system, EnterpriseOne Management tools, and other NSN supplier-based tools.
• Manages and troubleshoots FAT testing and other quality test procedures with suppliers for NSN-based contracts.
• Manages technical data pertaining to NSNs listed in the contract.
• Provides assistance to Buyer/Expeditor and suppliers regarding drawing and POT data requirements.
• Maintains day-to-day stock needs according to the customer contract.
• Works alongside Client Support Representatives (CSRs) on commercial CONUS & OCONUS RFQs for the TWV department.
• Oversees team resolution of contract non-conformance issues and works with the team to address non-conformances to resolution.
• Notifies appropriate CSR of any quality issues so appropriate action and resolution can be implemented.
• Initiates and maintains blanket purchase order agreements for contracts with suppliers based on negotiated results from supplier quotes.
• Coordinates with suppliers to confirm NSN pricing and lead time on a weekly basis and maintains each in EnterpriseOne database.
• Assists with special pricing projects such as market baskets for Business Development proposals.
• Creates and maintains work instructions and process maps for the Buyer Analyst role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a business or purchasing-related field.
• Five (5) years of purchasing experience, with emphasis in automotive purchasing preferred.
• Five (5) years' experience working within an automated procurement system.
• Two (2) years' experience working with government contracts preferred.

Skills

• Proven cost savings record when negotiating.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work diligently to accomplish goals and meet targets.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• PC proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Proficiency using JDEdwards EnterpriseOne Software highly preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Regularly communicates with internal and external customers to answer/ask inquiries, negotiate with suppliers, and perform other job-related tasks. Must be able to exchange information clearly and accurately in all situations.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a workstation the majority of the time.
• Requires the majority of time to be spent in front of a computer screen.
• Must be able to accurately perceive and identify sensitive employee information.

Work Environment

• This position is approved for some remote-based work. Must be able to work from home productively, independently, and unsupervised for much of the day.
• Must have an area of the home designated as a home office where work can be completed uninterrupted.
• Must have a stable internet connection available in the home to provide uninterrupted service.
• The position is required to be local to headquarters (Rockford, IL) as in-office work may be requested in a hybrid capacity.

Benefits

• Wellness Program
• 3 weeks of PTO with a generous accrual policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Observe 14 annual Holidays
• Nationwide Medical, Dental, Vision, & FSA
• Flexible Work Life Balance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Casual Work Environment
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Progressive Associate Recognition Program
• Annual social and community events
• Company Provided Professional development
• Company provided PC and office supplies
• Annual Education Assistance Program
• On-site Free Parking [Hybrid/In-person]
• 401K with bi-weekly Safe Harbor contributions

Pay

$51,000–$73,700