Commodity Buyer

About the role

Under moderate supervision, executes purchases of assigned commodities. Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes factors driving market price, evaluates and compares current price to market, as well as other opportunities to secure reduced prices.

Responsibilities

• Executes purchase contracts for assigned commodities.
• Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
• Analyzes and evaluates supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; negotiates prices and delivery conditions; and commits to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization's best interest.
• Interprets inventory targets, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities with the organization's current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.
• Conducts ongoing and annual cost reduction analysis; creates recommendations, presentations, and reports for management.
• Evaluates and provides recommendations to update current processes and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency in purchasing efforts.
• Acts as a resource to less experienced personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and terms.
• Knowledge of supply chain theories.
• Ability to break down and analyze supplier price proposals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including good presentation skills.
• Competent level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans.
• 401K with 4% company match.
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid holidays.
• Bonus Program.
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Program.
• Company-provided Life, Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD), and Business Travel Insurance.
• Various no-cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs.
• Various optional insurance programs (e.g., legal, identity theft, critical illness).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Career Development and Ongoing Training.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Onsite Fitness Center (varies by location).
• Cafeteria and food markets (varies by location).
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (varies by location).

Pay

Annual Salary: $64,000 - $79,000