Procurement Buyer

Job TitleJob Description Required Education: • Associate Degree Preferred Education: • Bachelor's Degree Required Skills & Experience • Basic understanding of procurement processes and systems (ERP, MSO, master data maintenance) • Effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders • Accountability for end-to-end PO ownership • Basic business understanding (Client, ITC, and role impact) • Demonstration of all company Values & Behaviors What Good Looks Like • Places POs accurately and on time • Uses standard reports and systems effectively • Escalates issues promptly to the right stakeholders • Serves as a dependable supplier point of contact • Proactively resolves PO issues rather than simply identifying them • Understands how their work contributes to the broader business Job Responsibilities: Strategic Contributor & Subject Matter Expert • Focus: Analysis, collaboration, and ownership of a product line or area of expertise. Key Capabilities • Strong analytical skills and understanding of business impacts • Strategic thinking and forward planning • Subject matter expertise for assigned product line • Advanced understanding of systems and standard work • Cross-functional collaboration • Onboarding and knowledge transfer • Supplier relationship management • Basic negotiation skills What Good Looks Like • Understands and explains the "why" behind metrics and business results • Anticipates downstream impacts of decisions and reporting changes • Leads discussions and represents their product line confidently • Partners effectively across functions • Trains and develops newer associates • Builds productive supplier relationships • Supports cost improvement initiatives through negotiation • Is viewed as a trusted partner by stakeholders • Leadership & Organizational Improvement • Focus: Driving improvements, developing others, and leading initiatives. Key Capabilities • Mentorship and coaching • Project management leadership • Continuous improvement • Supplier integration and partnership development • Advanced problem-solving What Good Looks Like • Leads complex projects and cross-functional teams from a Materials perspective • Identifies and implements process improvements • Works directly with suppliers to improve end-to-end processes • Solves complex problems through to completion • Serves as an escalation point and trusted advisor • Drives long-term business value beyond daily operations**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**