Buyer, Systems Supply Chain

Raymond West is committed to providing customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions, including lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service.

About the role

The Buyer is a professional individual contributor responsible for the strategic and operational procurement of goods and services critical to organizational success. Serving at the intersection of finance and procurement, this role ensures material and service availability while optimizing cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance. The Buyer manages day-to-day purchasing activities, evaluates sourcing options, negotiates pricing and contract terms, and develops productive supplier relationships to secure the best overall value for the organization.

This role analyzes purchasing trends, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and partners closely with internal stakeholders to support operational and production requirements. Operating with a high degree of independence, the Buyer applies in-depth procurement knowledge and experience to resolve complex purchasing challenges, balance competing priorities, and improve procurement processes. The role serves as a resource and subject matter expert for less experienced team members and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain functions.

This is a professional-level individual contributor role requiring seasoned judgment, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships with minimal guidance. The ideal candidate will build effective partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, influencing outcomes through expertise, analysis, and negotiation rather than direct supervisory authority.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues such as delays or quality concerns.
• Use systems to manage requisitions and generate purchasing reports.
• Maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with financial and operational goals.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Manage the Purchase Order process:
  • Create, review, and issue purchase orders based on requisitions and inventory levels (up to $50,000).
  • Monitor orders for timely delivery and accuracy.
  • Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Conduct financial analysis and oversee budget management:
  • Analyze procurement data and expenditures to track budget performance.
  • Collaborate with finance teams to manage procurement budgets and forecasts.
• Manage supplier relationships:
  • Research and assess suppliers for quality, reliability, and ethical standards.
  • Negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
  • Draft and review supplier contracts.
  • Maintain supplier databases and conduct audits.
• Oversee compliance and risk management:
  • Assess and mitigate risks such as supplier dependencies and price volatility.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the organization, including finance, accounting, operations, and other departments.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and systems.
• Implement tools and technologies to improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in manufacturing or intralogistics.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and similar software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Must maintain effective working relationships with employees, coworkers, and managers in other departments.
• Willingness to work off-hours as needed and assume additional responsibility when required.
• Must be able to be insured by Raymond West.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong problem-solving and initiative.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High degree of judgment and decision-making in complex procurement scenarios.

Schedule

• 20% travel (approximately 8 hours per week).
• Non-sedentary position requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $63,000 – $117,260. The specific pay offered may be influenced by factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Personal time off and holiday pay.