Procurement Buyer

Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. Weown and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net/LIT buildings. With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath's continued focus on network excellence and a "customer first" service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Procurement Buyer to join our team! As a Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for assisting with the procurement process, including preparation of purchase orders, order tracking, contract management and contract negotiation.

Scope:

Supports the strategic goals and initiatives of the Company, as well as the daily operations, by providing goods and services to support these goals and operations, while contributing to the achievement of the Company's financial objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and processing purchase orders in Oracle.
• Works with suppliers to achieve on-time delivery of goods and services to meet company goals and objectives.
• Develop reporting and tracking to assist in identifying trends, forecasting spend and providing stakeholders with relevant information on procurement performance.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, PO status and contracts.
• Works with Corporate Engineering, Construction, Logistics and assigned business groups to validate and authorize products for purchase, to meet business units' goals and objectives.
• Ensures compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in negotiating pricing, terms and conditions with various suppliers to achieve lowest delivered costs, while achieving highest quality standards.
• Facilitates meetings with Suppliers to do performance reviews.

Qualifications:

• Reliable and a self-starter
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to support and work with all levels of internal customers
• 1-3 years Procurement experience preferred
• BA/BS degree preferred
• Knowledge of Oracle's Procurement system

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in Colorado. The pay range at the time of posting in the specified locations is $75,000 - $90,000/year. Pay ranges are supplied in compliance with Colorado law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. Some of our featured benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and company matched 401k.