Buyer

Insight Global; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Davenport, IA is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support procurement operations on-site. 1-3 years of purchasing experience, strong vendor relations, and ITAR/EAR compliance are required.

You will review requisitions, source suppliers, solicit bids, negotiate terms, manage purchase orders, track orders, and ensure policy compliance in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or buying experience.
• Experience reviewing purchase requisitions and processing purchase orders.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with vendors/suppliers.
• Ability to work onsite in Davenport, IA.
• Must meet ITAR/EAR compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions and determine procurement methods.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for goods and services.
• Solicit bids and quotations from vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Create and manage purchase orders and contracts.
• Track order status and expedite deliveries when needed.
• Resolve supplier issues related to pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Maintain vendor relationships and performance metrics.
• Support internal stakeholders with procurement needs.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor management

Negotiation

Excel

Attention to detail

Adaptability

On-site availability

ITAR/EAR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or buying experience
• Experience reviewing purchase requisitions and processing purchase orders
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with vendors/suppliers
• Ability to work onsite in Davenport, IA
• Must meet ITAR/EAR compliance requirements

Plusses:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field
• Experience with ERP or procurement software systems
• Supply chain, logistics, or inventory management knowledge
• Manufacturing industry experience

Day-to-Day:

• Review purchase requisitions and determine procurement methods
• Source and evaluate suppliers for goods and services
• Solicit bids and quotations from vendors
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules
• Create and manage purchase orders and contracts
• Track order status and expedite deliveries when needed
• Resolve supplier issues related to pricing, quality, and delivery
• Maintain vendor relationships and performance metrics
• Support internal stakeholders with procurement needs
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures