Overview
Join our dynamic procurement team as a Purchaser, where your expertise will drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supply chain efficiency. In this vital role, you will manage purchasing activities across multiple systems and platforms, ensuring timely procurement of materials and services that support production, merchandising, and logistics operations. Your proactive approach will help optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier relationships—fueling our company's growth and success. This opportunity is perfect for motivated professionals eager to make a tangible impact through innovative sourcing strategies and meticulous procurement management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute purchasing plans aligned with production schedules, inventory requirements, and company objectives using ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle EBS, or AS400.
- Conduct direct negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Analyze Excel data reports to identify cost-saving opportunities, monitor market trends, and optimize procurement strategies.
- Manage procurement processes within materials management modules to ensure accurate inventory control and supply chain continuity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including logistics, production planning, merchandising, and supply chain management to coordinate sourcing activities.
- Oversee contract negotiations and administration to ensure compliance with company policies and legal standards.
- Utilize e-commerce platforms and sourcing tools to identify new suppliers and streamline procurement workflows.
- Monitor inventory levels through supply chain management systems to prevent stockouts or excess stock while supporting production planning needs.
Skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP (SAP ERP), JD Edwards, Oracle EBS, or AS400 for procurement and materials management functions.
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in direct procurement negotiations.
- Expertise in supply chain management principles including inventory control, logistics coordination, and demand planning.
- Advanced Excel data analysis skills for reporting, forecasting, and cost analysis purposes.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices in e-commerce environments and contract management processes.
- Familiarity with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems to align purchasing activities with production schedules.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments such as merchandising, logistics, production planning, and sourcing teams.
Join us as a Purchaser—where your strategic thinking and negotiation prowess will help shape our supply chain excellence!
Pay: $22.00 - $30.12 per hour
Work Location: In person
