Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Job Description

Job Title:
Buyer (Level II and Level III)

Job Description

The Buyer supports end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, executing purchase orders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure materials and services are sourced on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals. This role includes hands‑on support for warehouse and logistics operations and, at senior levels, leadership in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement process improvement.

• Manage assigned supplier accounts and execute purchase orders accurately, ensuring compliance with approved budgets and internal procedures.
• Analyze supplier quotes, costs, and lead times to support sound purchasing decisions and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Process procurement requirements from requisition through purchase order issuance, including verification of specifications, quantities, and pricing.
• Assist with purchase order and invoice reconciliation and maintain accurate delivery dates and purchase order values in Deltek Costpoint.
• Provide regular purchase order status reports to leadership, including packing slip numbers and documentation for closed orders.
• Monitor supplier performance, track on‑time delivery and quality metrics, and implement corrective actions when issues arise.
• Identify and track cost‑saving opportunities and process improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Finance, Estimating, and other internal teams to align procurement activities with project schedules and business needs.
• Work closely with the Estimating department to obtain quotes for materials and services required for bid proposals and new work.
• Verify delivery of materials and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy, condition, and proper distribution to internal stakeholders.
• Perform material staging, kitting, HAZMAT handling, and material distribution as needed to support operations.
• Maintain shipping logs, purchase request logs, and other procurement and warehouse documentation in an organized and accurate manner.
• Support cycle counts and inventory control activities to maintain accurate stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment.
• Operate basic hand tools and perform tasks that may require color differentiation, such as fiber optic and copper cable identification or repair.
• At Level III, lead complex sourcing initiatives, including high‑value supplier negotiations and development of category strategies.
• At Level III, oversee and streamline the quoting process to ensure timely and competitive vendor responses, maintain productive supplier relationships, and resolve delivery, quality, and pricing issues promptly.
• At Level III, develop supplier scorecards and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier performance and procurement effectiveness.
• At Level III, monitor overhead budgets and capital expenditures to ensure procurement activities align with financial targets.
• At Level III, develop and implement long‑term procurement and category strategies based on market analysis and business needs.
• At Level III, conduct market analysis, trend forecasting, and global sourcing evaluations to identify new suppliers and opportunities.
• At Level III, partner with Finance on inventory, billing, and compliance matters to support accurate reporting and adherence to policies.
• At Level III, collaborate with other sites on cost savings initiatives and program rollouts to standardize and optimize procurement practices.
• At Level III, implement or optimize procurement systems and tools to streamline operations and improve data…