Associate Enterprise Buyer — MRO Sourcing & Savings

RS; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RS Integrated Supply is seeking an Associate Enterprise Buyer to support MRO procurement, RFQ creation, PO generation, and supplier management for assigned clients. You will use RS systems and client ERP tools to ensure accurate ordering, pricing validation, and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 years in procurement, a two-year degree (Bachelor's preferred), strong Excel skills, and the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of procurement experience.
• Two-year degree required; four-year college degree preferred.
• CPM/APICS certification desirable.
• Knowledge of MRO materials preferred.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in RS Integrated Supply and client ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Windows OS, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with RS Integrated Supply safety trainings and expectations.
• Demonstrate RS Integrated Supply’s core business values every day.
• Create RFQs utilizing the SAS (Sync Automated Sourcing) tool, using preferred vendors as often as possible, sourcing competitive pricing quotes for items not covered under existing agreements, and analyzing results.
• Generate purchase orders using RS Integrated Supply or appropriate client purchasing systems, verifying quoted prices for all items, including inventory reorders.
• Review PO acknowledgements, documenting any price or delivery changes on the purchase order.
• Execute open order management activities, including order expedites, past due follow-ups, order confirmations, and Review Required resolution to ensure timely product delivery.
• Review supplier invoice discrepancies (IDR’s).
• Find and achieve cost savings through sourcing new suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Exceed client contract savings guarantees or internal margin targets through analyses focused on financial acumen, standardization opportunities, bulk-buy opportunities and negotiating best price through utilization of RS Integrated Supply purchasing leverage and contracts.
• Work with Sourcing Management and Category Management Team to determine sourcing strategy where appropriate.
• Assist in establishing new suppliers, including creating vendor records, setting payment terms, negotiating discounts, and retrieving necessary documentation (e.g., W9s, credit applications).
• Maintain open lines of communication by establishing and building relationships with internal and external customers, including middle and upper management.
• Utilize Power BI Reports and Procurement Dashboards to self-manage to expected KPI goals.
• Participate in special projects within Enterprise Procurement.
• Presentations to internal stakeholders as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned within Enterprise Procurement.

Skills

Windows OS

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Spanish bilingual

French bilingual

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPM/APICS certification desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

RS Integrated Supply is seeking an Associate Enterprise Buyer to support MRO procurement, RFQ creation, PO generation, and supplier management for assigned clients. You will use RS systems and client ERP tools to ensure accurate ordering, pricing validation, and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 years in procurement, a two-year degree (Bachelor's preferred), strong Excel skills, and the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.