Buyer

About the role

Provide procurement support for all assigned locations in accordance with company procedures and strategic goals. Assist with or perform the following duties: issuance of purchase orders; selects and negotiates with approved vendors and evaluates vendor reliability; obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost, with consideration to quality, reliability and urgency of need; schedules deliveries and follows up on orders to expedite delivery and shipment as needed. Knowledgeable in bid process and evaluations in order to establish best value contracts and outline agreements. Maintains records and files to ensure accurate and complete documentation. Set-up Vendor for use through vendor prequalification system and maintain vendor relations. Performs analytical tasks and industry research.

Responsibilities

• Review customers’ requisitions and process Purchase Orders in SAP to procure materials and services at the most favorable price consistent with requirements for quantity, quality, and delivery to support the Business Unit.
• Create and maintain non-complex contracts consistent with the requirements established by customers using specifications for products and/or scopes of work for services.
• Negotiate with qualified suppliers for price, delivery, and quality to establish contracts.
• Implement selective long-term agreements based on supplier quality and value.
• Research market conditions and perform value and quality analysis of each requirement.
• Identify opportunities for Strategic Sourcing.
• Analyze procurement patterns based on volume and cost to establish strategic contracts to provide overall cost benefits.
• Assist in the management of the Supplier Base by performing market analysis and research for evaluating and selecting new suppliers.
• Perform all tasks associated with management of the supplier population, including, but not limited to communication with new/potential suppliers to discuss mutual interests and new opportunities.
• Actively participate in various supplier networking events.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of potential suppliers through the pre-qualification and bidding process.
• Advise purchasing management and relevant client groups of significant events affecting the normal supply of goods and services.
• Solicit formal and informal supplier bids for materials and services based on procurement procedures.
• Analyze proposals and negotiate costs and terms and conditions to award the business fairly.
• Maintain complete and orderly bid files and documentation.
• Maintain the highest of ethical standards.
• Resolve a variety of purchasing issues/problems for both internal and external customers (i.e., unblock invoices to secure payment for suppliers, provide expediting services as necessary, disputes for “out of scope” changes, etc.).
• Handle special projects or requests as assigned by manager.
• Provide Procurement on-call support as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of job-related experience.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in SAP.

Qualifications

• Insurance/Indemnification Knowledge – preferred
• Legal Terms & Conditions Knowledge – preferred
• Negotiation Skills
• Multi-tasking Skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Remote work options available for eligible positions (options are department and/or location specific)
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40–120 hours of additional pay) for eligible employees
• Paid vacation time
• Company-paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Excellent 401(k) match
• Pension plan
• Performance incentive
• Company-paid sick leave and long-term disability
• Medical, dental, & vision plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-paid life insurance for active employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service awards program
• Educational assistance plan
• Dependent children scholarships
• Reimbursement for gym membership
• Employee discount programs
• On-site health clinic (select locations)
• On-site cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site credit union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site fitness center (select locations)