Buyer

Assurant, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Assurant, Inc. is seeking a Buyer in Irving, TX to negotiate purchases of equipment, supplies and services within authorized limits. You will process requisitions, POs and receiving transactions, and lead special projects while ensuring accurate order and inventory records in Oracle/MyBuy.

The role requires 3+ years in buying/procurement, strong Excel and data-analysis skills, and collaboration across Procurement, Operations, AP, and Logistics to resolve issues and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business or Finance required.
• 3+ years buying and procurement experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting, and data analysis.
• Ability to reconcile purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and inventory transactions.
• Effective verbal and written skills with mid to upper-level management.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage purchase orders, requisitions, and receiving transactions in support of operations.
• Resolve discrepancies between PO, receipts, invoices, credits and inventory with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Manage RMA processing and reconciliation activities in Oracle to ensure accurate order and inventory records.
• Maintain and distribute open order, backorder, and operational reports for planning and performance.
• Support inbound inventory transactions, device orders, and fulfillment activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Oracle/MyBuy

ERP systems

Job description

## BuyerApply: Irving, TX: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 12, 2026 (4 days left to apply): R-115594The Buyer negotiates the purchase of equipment, supplies and services within authorized limits. The Buyer processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders using system software and leads customer focused special projects. The Buyer must also be familiar with purchasing contract terms, RFP process and bid analysis.**Key Responsibilities:*** Process and manage purchase orders, requisitions, and receiving transactions in support of business operations.* Resolve purchase order, receipt, invoice, credit, and inventory discrepancies through coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers.* Manage RMA processing and reconciliation activities within Oracle to ensure accurate order and inventory records.* Maintain and distribute open order, backorder, and operational reports to support inventory planning, business performance, and customer commitments.* Partner with Order Management, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Logistics, and suppliers to resolve escalations and support daily operations.* Support inbound inventory transactions, device order processing, and fulfillment activities.* Execute expedited and standard purchase order requests in accordance with established service-level expectations.* Provide operational support during periods of increased demand, business-critical events, and emergency procurement situations, including limited after-hours support when required.* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, inventory accuracy, reporting, and customer satisfaction.* Remote support process for PO’s to be created and placed over the weekend on an emergency basis* Staffed for normal weekly/monthly cyclicality (daily orders from DC90 and Apple into inventory)* Expedite PO placement within 1 hour* Standard PO placement within 6 hours**Basic Qualifications:*** Bachelor degree in Business or Finance* Minimum of 3 years buying and procurement related experience* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting, and data analysis.* Strong attention to detail with the ability to reconcile purchase orders, receipts, invoices, credits, and inventory transactions.* Ability to collaborate effectively with Procurement, Operations, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Order Management, Logistics, and external suppliers.* Experience investigating and resolving transactional discrepancies within ERP systems.* Ability to support critical business operations that may require urgent response and expedited procurement activities.**Other Requirements:*** Ability to positively adjust to changing daily demands and work volumes required.* Effective verbal and written skills with mid to upper-level management required.* Above-average telephone and interpersonal skills required.* Above-average judgment, initiative, problem solving, collaboration and teamwork skills required.* Ability to conduct Request for Proposal (RFP) projects.* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.* Knowledge of purchasing terms, concepts, processes and procedures.* Oracle/MyBuy system experiencePay Range:$49,300.00 - $81,300.00 Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.