Buyer

EIS; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EIS in Atlanta is seeking a Buyer to execute day-to-day procurement activities, ensure on-time delivery to internal customers, and manage supplier selection and pricing negotiations.

You will work with ERP/MRP systems, process POs from requisition to receipt, monitor inventory levels, and drive supplier performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or related discipline.
• 3+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Oracle and/or SAP is required.

Responsibilities

• Executes day-to-day purchase orders from requisition to goods receipt.
• Ensures delivery of products/services to internal customers and coordinates with suppliers.
• Manages supplier sourcing and selection, including pricing negotiation and contract management.
• Monitors supplier performance, conducts scorecards, and drives continuous improvement.
• Maintains compliance with procurement policies and ERP/MRP requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management or related discipline

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

The Buyer will execute day-to-day transactions including Purchase Orders. Responsible for ensuring delivery of products and/or services to internal customers (i.e., requisitioners, factories, etc.). In some cases, manages local supplier sourcing & selection, including pricing negotiation and contract management. Responsible for aligning with local business activity and coordinating with Procurement Management structure to drive centralized supply and supplier activities.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner (ordering within lead times and minimum order quantities, minimizing stock-outs, etc.)
• Manages purchase orders processed from requisition to goods receipt in accordance with ERP/MRP and/or customer requirements.
• Procures certain goods or services as required by business at the right time and at a competitive price, in the right quantity
• Manages daily systems, processes and procedures governing the end-to-end process of the procurement of materials from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality and delivery requirements
• Work with suppliers and cross functional team to communicate price changes with appropriate lead times
• Manages all supplier non-conformance & obtain preventative actions
• Provides information and data regarding procurement activities
• Proactively monitors, reviews and optimizes inventory levels
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement
• Provide timely responses to supplier inquiries & actively manage supplier relationship
• Actively participate in supplier evaluations, scorecards, and reviews
• Ensures compliance with the 3 quote or 3 quote exemption from process to support indirect or regionally based purchases
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process
• Performs other job-related duties as required
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with company’s suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest standard of professionalism

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline
• Three or more years of experience
• Strong negotiation skills in MS Office
• Oracle and/or SAP expertise required
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment