Senior Indirect Buyer

Responsibilities

• Sources and purchases goods and services needed to support company operations.
• Negotiates pricing, payment terms, freight costs, delivery timelines, and contract terms with suppliers.
• Conducts detailed supplier price comparisons to ensure the company receives the best overall value.
• Identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, supplier consolidation, competitive bidding, and process improvements.
• Reviews quotes, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and supplier documentation for accuracy.
• Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Uses purchasing data, market research, and historical spend information to support buying decisions.
• Utilizes AI tools, Excel, reporting systems, and procurement technology to analyze spend, compare pricing, identify trends, and improve efficiency.
• Pairs with internal departments to understand purchasing needs and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Supports supplier onboarding by collecting required documentation such as W-9s, insurance certificates, compliance forms, and other required records.
• Tracks cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement activity for leadership reporting.
• Documents results in PowerPoint presentations and effectively communicates the results to management and colleagues.
• Ensures all procurement activities follow company policies, approval processes, and audit requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations Management, Accounting or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain or related business operations.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and communication skills.
• Experience conducting price comparisons, reviewing supplier quotes, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong understanding of purchase orders, invoices, payment terms, supplier documentation, and procurement processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and PowerBI.
• Understanding of AI tools and how they can be used to support procurement analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, suppliers and internal requests.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Suite of Products, SAP, Concur, Power BI, or similar procurement/reporting systems.
• Experience supporting multi-location procurement operations.
• Knowledge of contract review, supplier compliance, and cost analysis.
• Experience purchasing facility supplies, equipment, services, indirect materials, or operational goods.

Benefits & Perks

• Great Medical/Dental Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
• Annual Bonus Program
• Educational Assistance
• Relaxed Dress Code
• PASATalks Speaker Summits
• Leadership & Mentorship Programs
• High5 Reward Recognition Program
• Onsite Happy Hours