Buyer

About the role

The Buyer of Indirect Purchasing manages the full procurement cycle, from generating purchase requisitions and soliciting bids to negotiating terms, monitoring delivery, and maintaining supplier performance. Based at the West Virginia facility, this role supports operations by bringing value through suppliers in cost, on-time delivery, and quality, while ensuring proper purchasing procedures are followed company-wide. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate and validate purchase requisitions; develop and solicit bids; analyze and evaluate responses; negotiate prices and other terms; monitor delivery; and maintain required records.
• Convert all requisitions into purchase orders to suppliers utilizing the current MRP system.
• Evaluate supplier reliability and performance.
• Coordinate competitive and sole source procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepare required support documentation.
• Conduct major procurement negotiations covering terms and conditions, pricing, and schedules.
• Follow up, expedite, and negotiate changes relative to delivery and supplier performance.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Provide advice to professional or technical staff on purchasing matters as needed.
• Support operations by bringing value through suppliers (cost, on-time delivery, quality) and contributing to company performance through supplied products and services.
• Identify market opportunities (economic, technological, and geographic) to meet the company's needs.
• Support contract, scheduling agreement, material master data, and vendor registration creation in SAP.
• Ensure proper purchasing procedures are used and enforced company-wide.
• Manage month-end close, including running and analyzing the Open PO Report and other reports as needed.
• Maintain purchasing files and assist with document and record preparation.
• Assist in meeting company and department goals and business objectives.
• Coordinate special projects as assigned by management.
• Develop IATF procedures or work instructions relevant to the job function.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Overtime and/or travel as required.
• Complete other duties as assigned or requested by Niterra Japan, if applicable.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures as applicable.

Qualifications

• One to three years of previous purchasing, accounting, or inventory experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with MS Office required.
• Undergraduate education preferred.
• Experience with procurement in SAP preferred.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and purchasing skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Intermediate computer proficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of coping with stressful situations.
• Effective time management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Financial Security: Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6%.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• And much more!

Schedule

Work Model: Hybrid