Job Summary:
The Indirect Buyer is responsible for managing supplier relationships and procuring goods and services to support business operations while minimizing costs, working closely with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, negotiate contracts, resolve procurement issues, and drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic supplier management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the creation and monitoring of purchase orders for indirect spend using Oracle ERP on a daily basis.
- Ensure all procurement processes comply with established policies and procedures.
- Provide procurement support to secure necessary indirect materials and services.
- Collaborate with Facilities, IT, Marketing, and Manufacturing teams to address procurement-related issues.
- Assist in negotiating supply agreements and resolving pricing and sourcing concerns with management.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, competitive bidding, and market analysis.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of suppliers, their capabilities, key personnel, and order fulfillment processes.
- Ensure accurate purchasing data is maintained within Oracle ERP and optimize purchasing decisions based on cost-effectiveness.
- Expedite orders as needed and manage issues related to rejections or discrepancies in purchased materials.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Monitor open orders and other key metrics to ensure timely delivery of indirect goods and services.
- Notify internal teams of any potential shipment delays and propose alternative solutions to meet demand.
- Manage supplier communications to maintain clear and effective business relationships.
