Associate Buyer

Independence-Realty-Trust-2; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package

Bonus Opportunities

Stock Awards

Paid Holidays and PTO

Health Insurance

401k with 4% match

Job summary

Independence Realty Trust is seeking an Associate Buyer to join our Procurement /Supply Chain team in Philadelphia, PA. The Associate Buyer will be responsible for the learning process and supporting value-driven sourcing across our entire enterprise.

The ideal candidate must be motivated by challenges and driven for success in all facets of sourcing from vendor identification, to vendor management. Responsibilities include working with buyers, operations and leadership to operationalize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, data management, purchasing, or logistics.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication, persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize a documented sourcing process with buyers, operations, project managers and leadership partners.
• Deliver value to the organization by meeting timelines and generating buy-in.
• Conduct hands-on data collection to support category sourcing approaches and performance measurements.
• Work with ERP solutions (Entrata and Epicore) and Procuria to ensure data accuracy.
• Support Supply Chain communications across the organization and stakeholders.
• Build durable internal relationships with leadership and vendors to strengthen procurement integration.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Persuasion skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Philadelphia PA Corporate - Philadelphia, PA 19103Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Purchasing / ProcurementWe're seeking an Associate Buyer to join our Procurement /Supply Chain team in Philadelphia, PA. The Associate Buyer will be responsible for the learning process and supporting value-driven sourcing across our entire enterprise. The ideal candidate must be motivated by challenges and driven for success in all facets of sourcing from vendor identification, to vendor management.

• *Must reside in or near Philadelphia, PA

Independence Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily apartments. IRT currently manages over 36,000 apartment homes, 120+ communities, in over 30 markets and 14 of the country’s most desirable states. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals, which has resulted in record growth, making the Company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Buyers, operations, project managers, and leadership business partners to operationalize a documented sourcing process
• Deliver value to the organization while supporting business needs, communicating timelines, developing project approaches, and generating buy-in
• Conduct hands-on data collection that supports category sourcing approaches and performance measurements
• Work on our ERP solutions (Entrata and Epicore), bidding software (Procuria), and other platforms to ensure data is maintained accurately and timely
• Support the Supply Chain team with organization-wide communications
• Build a strong relationship with internal stakeholders, company leadership, and vendors so that we continue to build durable Supply Chain organizational support and integration

QualificationsRequirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in the delivery and management of procurement, data management, purchasing, strategic supply chain services, sourcing methods, and/or logistics
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication, persuasion and negotiation skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PP) and experience maintaining ERP systems

We offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Bonus Opportunities
• Stock Awards
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• BCBS PPO Health Insurance
• 401k with 4% match

Independence Realty Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.