Buyer/Procurement/Purchase Administrator

Job Summary As a Buyer/Procurement/Purchase Administrator, you’ll keep purchasing activities moving by coordinating sourcing, purchase orders, supplier communication, and inventory needs. You’ll use procurement tools and data to support timely, cost-conscious decisions and reliable supply chain operations. Your impact: Accurate purchasing and inventory coordination help internal teams access the materials they need and support dependable service for customers. Duties Process and track purchase orders using SAP ERP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; maintain accurate purchasing records. Communicate with vendors about availability, delivery schedules, order changes, and pricing; build effective vendor relationships. Support sourcing, purchasing, direct negotiation procurement, contract administration, and vendor negotiations in line with business requirements. Monitor inventory levels and material requirements planning (MRP); coordinate with materials management, inventory control, and logistics teams. Analyze purchasing and inventory data using spreadsheets and Excel; support supply chain management and purchasing decisions. You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Purchasing or Business Management or 5 to 8 years of full-time professional experience. Broad knowledge in contracting, requisitions and purchasing/procurement, accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or related experience. Broad knowledge of state and federal procurement laws, rules, procedures, practices, and forms. Extensive knowledge specific to overseeing and managing contracts. Effective communication skills. Broad knowledge and advanced proficiency with E-Procurement management system and ability to use the Microsoft Suite software. Expertise with general project management including financial management, and conflict management. Ability to negotiate contracts and bids. Inter-personal relationship skills are a must, and strong communicators with positive attitudes will be most successful in the established work environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Eligible to be bonded and able to accurately handle financial documents. You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment: Required to take initial Purchasing and Procurement training and to attend any further required training Pay: $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: In person

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