Buyer, Business

Position: Buyer 1
# Buyer 1

Do you have experience as a Buyer or working within Procurement? Do you thrive on building vendor relationships and making smart purchasing decisions that directly impact operations? Are you ready to bring your procurement expertise into a role where you’ll have a voice, autonomy, and clear opportunity for growth?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we should talk!

ASSA ABLOY is adding a Buyer to our team who will be supporting multiple locations across the US. This will be an on-site role based out of our Service Center in Mesquite, Texas.
** What would you do as our Buyer?
** The Buyer plays a key role in supporting procurement operations across multiple Service Center locations. This role focuses on managing indirect spend, coordinating day-to-day purchasing activities, and driving process and system improvements. As a cross-regional resource, you’ll help ensure consistency and efficiency across sites while enabling the broader team to focus on strategic direct sourcing. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to procurement operations and grow into expanded sourcing and category ownership.
** You would also:
*** Build and maintain strong vendor relationships while monitoring performance and accountability.
* Support risk analysis and mitigation efforts with external suppliers.
* Analyze indirect spend for patterns and opportunities to drive improvement, e.g., though vendor consolidation, redundant SKU reduction, etc.
* Manage RFQs, issue purchase orders, and ensure timely material delivery through proactive follow-up.
* Contribute to procurement system enhancements (e.g., JDE), helping identify inefficiencies and implement improved workflows.
* Support initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy.
* Partner with internal teams to ensure indirect MRO items align with operational end-user needs.
* Analyze supplier performance data to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement.
* Collaborate with other ASSA ABLOY entities to streamline processes and reduce redundancy.
* Resolve invoice discrepancies through root cause analysis and implement strategies to minimize errors.
* Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, tracking results and driving supplier accountability.
* Support reporting responsibilities and assist with other duties as needed.
* Continually promote a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees.
* Demonstrate strict adherence to the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct and ASSA ABLOY Health & Safety Policy.
** The Skills and Experience you need:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
* Minimum 2 years of purchasing, buying, or procurement experience.
* Manufacturing or production environment experience is a plus.
* Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite or JD Edwards preferred).
* Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
* Proven ability to build strong internal and external partnerships.
* Self-starter with a track record of resourcefulness and initiative.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
* Experience in cost analysis and executing strategic cost-saving initiatives.
** What we offer!
** We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:
* Competitive Salary
* Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
* 401(k) Program with company contributions
* Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
* Flexible Spending
* Employee Assistance Program
* Discount portal
* Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career
** We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!
** We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

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