Indirect Procurement Buyer

About the Role

Performs tactical duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies, and equipment in accordance with established Indirect Procurement and company policies and procedures. Researches, evaluates, and purchases services, supplies, and equipment based on price, service, quality, and warranty to meet customer needs. May participate in writing specifications, preparing bid forms, handling the bidding process, analyzing bid results, making recommendations, awarding business, authorizing, and signing purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to sourcing guidelines for categories under management that optimize category spend throughout the category’s life cycle.
• Facilitate the identification of equipment performance issues and resolution.
• Lead pilots and tests conducted for the evaluation of innovation and new item applications (e.g., Study & Designs).
• Participate in the study and design of new fixtures, equipment, and/or services.
• Manage supplier performance and relationship issues (invoices, transportation claims, delivery, financial stability/metrics, etc.) using standard performance metrics, including verification and monitoring of supplier qualification and certification programs.
• Manage commodity performance metrics and report results to the Indirect Procurement Operations Manager.
• Develop cost savings, inventory, supplier, and item complexity reduction goals.
• Generate new or revised purchase orders using the Procurement system; verify vendor product information, shipping details, delivery dates, budget codes, taxes, commodity codes, and other related information.
• Proofread purchase orders, make necessary corrections, and obtain Buyer or authorized signature.
• Inform appropriate personnel on the status of purchase orders as requested.
• Occasionally support the expediting of shipments for timely deliveries.
• Build, manage, and report new store, remodel, and project fixture and equipment budget status/costs for categories under management.
• Support process flow for the creation and approval of Meijer team member requisitions.
• Work with Vendor Accounting, Vendors, and Meijer locations to research and resolve discrepancies with purchase orders; inform appropriate personnel on the status of issues as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
• 4+ years of professional purchasing experience.
• Time management skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Works well in teams.
• Strong financial/analytical acumen.
• Independently motivated.
• Thorough understanding of the Supply Chain process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Results-oriented.
• Effectively interfaces with all levels and departments within the organization.

Benefits

• Meijer Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth