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Buyer I (Conversion Temp to Perm

Job in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listing for: Southern Company
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-08-18
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Operations Management, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis, Procurement / Purchasing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Buyer I (Conversion Temp to Perm)

Description

Job Summary:

This individual will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies that provide optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 2+ years’ experience in related role
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Strong understanding of supply strategy, Kan Ban, VMI, Safety Stock etc.
  • Individual must be an organized, open-minded & motivated self-starter
  • Excellent communication skills to support pleasant interactions with a multi-layered workforce
  • Ability to report findings and KPI’s to Purchasing Manager
  • Must be proficient in MS Excel
  • Demonstrated ability and direct experience managing vendor relationships and negotiations
  • A proactive problem-solving methodology acting as a catalyst for bringing to right team members together to resolve issues
  • Ability to develop a technical, statistical, and fundamental assessment for each commodity
  • Experience creating and resolving purchase orders in an ERP environment
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Analyze bills of material and drawings/specifications to understand key requirements needed to achieve project goals.
  • Assist in bridging the gap between estimating/engineering/purchasing surrounding the inputs to BOMs.
  • Build strong genuine relationships with Suppliers to attain optimum price, quality, terms and delivery objectives.
  • Track and report KPI’s to management, as requested.
  • Support purchasing projects such as cost savings efforts, Cap Ex projects, etc.
  • Support and enforce the Corrective Action process and issue SCARs where necessary to support process improvement.
  • Proactive communication to identify any potential gaps between purchase orders and the master production schedule
  • All other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Must be able to work in an office environment with a lot of sitting
  • Must be able to tolerate a full day of computer screen viewing
  • Some walking will be required to browse production on the shop floor
  • Professional office environment
  • Some walking will be required to browse production on the shop floor

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

About Us

Power Secure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. Join Our Power Team!

Benefits
  • We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
  • Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
  • Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
  • Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
  • Wellness Incentive Programs
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Power Secure is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law. This position is not open to third parties

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) notice from the Department of Labor.

Operating Company:
Power Secure

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