Position Summary

Indirect Buyer I is an entry level position providing opportunities for participation in a formal, structured program to acquire the essential knowledge and abilities to develop into an Indirect Buyer II.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQ) for indirect purchases.
2. Maintain Procurement Systems information- contracts and pricing.
3. Track suppliers metrics.
4. Update price models, analyze and deliver timely cost information.
5. Coordinate with intermal customers to implement supplier changes as required. 
6. Become the Bidding Quotation Management Systems (BQMS) Power User and contact for troubleshooting for other departments.
7. Utilize Next Enterprise Resource Planning (NERP) to submit purchase requests and invoice submissions.
8. Settling credit card submissions utilizing Finance Hub.
9. All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Statistics or a related field preferred; or a HS diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 6 years of specific experience as a purchasing agent/buyer required.
Experience:  0 to 2 years of specific purchasing/procurement experience.
Knowledge:  Knowledge of relevant business processes and their integration with SAP systems, Manufacturing Process Flow; Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) vendors, products, specs. 
Skills:  Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Intermediate SAP or other ERP system, BQMS & GMES Software, Negotiation, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Analysis, Inventory Management, Communication Skills (Written and Oral), Power Equipment Management, Key MRO Accounts Manager, Indirect Purchasing Agent, all employees for all positions must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 lbs.

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