Procurement Buyer

Category: Information Technology

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Reference: BH-368182

Procurement Buyer
Irving, TX (Onsite)
Direct hire

Key Qualities for Success:
Flexibility in adapting to changes
Proactive initiative-taking with a can-do attitude
Demonstrated ability to meet goals and timelines
Structured critical thinking and effective problem analysis skills

About the Position:
As a Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for executing purchasing demands across various categories. This includes issuing Purchase Orders (POs), liaising with suppliers, overseeing PO delivery, and finalizing POs upon invoice payment. The ideal candidate should have experience in PO execution and management, utilizing industry-standard Procure-to-Pay (P2P) systems.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, providing high visibility and impact. You'll have the chance to expand your knowledge in Procurement and Supply Chain and apply it in a dynamic environment with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
Manage end-to-end Procurement, encompassing demand planning, PO execution and management, expediting, and Invoice remediation, and PO close-out.
Coordinate purchasing demand and delivery priorities in collaboration with business partners and the category team, aligning with guided buying and category hierarchy.
Ensure adherence to defined states for purchasing tickets, employing a Kanban approach.
Monitor the status of open purchase orders to ensure timely material delivery, resolving issues promptly and mitigating future potential problems.
Expedite or defer orders as necessary based on schedule requirements.
Establish and maintain vendor catalogues in the e-Procurement (P2P) system, enabling low-touch fast-track PO placement for commodity products.
Adhere to delegation of authorities and signing authorities as defined for each legal entity.
Ensure compliance with project and department cost codes and financial requirements.
Track delivery ETAs, ensuring goods receipt in the system and concluding with PO close-out upon invoice payment.
Coordinate and support direct negotiations with shortlisted suppliers; communicate and collaborate with the category team as needed.
Collaborate with the Finance and Legal teams to ensure budgets are in place before sourcing initiation and resulting contracts capture commercial intent while minimizing risk exposure through proper terms and conditions.

Requirements:
4-7 years of related procurement experience, preferably supporting operations.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or logistics is required; an advanced degree is a bonus.
Supply chain or purchasing certification (ISM or equivalent) is a bonus.
Experience with ERP Procurement and e-Sourcing systems is required.
Proficiency in industry-standard Procure-to-Pay systems such as Ariba, Coupa, GEP, or Medius.
Clear understanding of delegation of authorities and signing authorities.
Procurement experience across multiple categories, including technology (hardware and software), across Indirect and Operational spend.
Experience working with global teams and in multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable.
Strong communication skills.

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Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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