Buyer | Procurement  

This position will be responsible for supporting operations by developing and maintaining day-to-day relationships with suppliers as it relates to the ordering, tracking, returns, credits, and the invoice dispute process.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare RFQ's and participate in negotiation process and other non-recurring purchases.
• Perform supplier assessments, evaluations, and performance tracking according to purchasing procedures and requirements.
• Process purchase orders.
• Verify vendor pricing in compliance with contractual obligations and resolves any differences.
• Document processes and procedures.
  • Compile and cleanse data to ensure the accuracy of purchasing information.
  • Create requisitions.
  • Verify approval authority.
  • Issue purchase orders.
• Identify, qualify, and validate diverse suppliers.
• Maintain the Diversity database of insurance and certification certificates to monitor compliance with all governmental requirements.
• Manage small package delivery vendor relationship.
  • This includes the audit, verification, and correction of invoices prior to payment by Accounts Payable and invoice dispute resolution.
• Maintain “Certificate of Insurance” folder/database.
• Manage the courtesy fleet calendar.
• Support questions, resolve issues, and manage supplier relationships related to Purchasing, Travel management, Wireless phone service, Small Package delivery, Multi-Function Print devices, Fleet, Office Supplies, WebEx, and Conference calling services.
• Provide reporting as required.
• Process review and improvement.
• Create and maintain contracts and catalogs.
• Manage implementation of new contracts into Ariba.
• Create and run reports.
• Create non-catalog items.
• Approve and process PO.
• Provide end-user training and support.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least one year of experience in procurement/buyer role or any equivalent experience.
• Preferably experienced with Lotus Notes.
• Preferably proficient with Ariba, SAP.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Data entry skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven attention to detail.
• Ability to deal tactfully, confidently, and ethically with both internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated and can prioritize workload.