Buyer

neteffects; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Buyer in a remote capacity. This role involves managing the procurement process, ensuring compliance, and providing top-notch service to internal stakeholders. You will leverage your expertise in indirect procurement categories and your proficiency with procurement systems to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze processes for improvement, and support ad-hoc projects. If you are proactive, solution-oriented, and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an indirect procurement analyst/buyer.
• Focused experience in indirect procurement categories like SaaS and Professional Services.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Purchase Requisitions and Change Orders through ERP System.
• Monitor and manage all Purchase Requisitions and Orders throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

Procurement Processes

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

OracleCloud

JIRA

Job description

Buyer

7 month contract
$37.00 - $40.00
Remote

Responsibilities

1. Review and approve Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Change Order submissions through the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (OracleCloud).
2. Monitor and manage all PRs and Purchase Orders (POs) throughout the PR/PO Lifecycle.
3. Understand the end-to-end Procurement process and related policies to guide and educate internal stakeholders.
4. Perform routine PO maintenance activities, including transfer of PR/PO ownership and closure of expired POs.
5. Understand roles and responsibilities within Procurement verticals and cross-functional teams to direct internal customers appropriately.
6. Read, understand, and interpret commercial terms within supplier agreements.
7. Identify and record non-compliant Purchasing activities as per internal policies and procedures.
8. Assist with monitoring, triaging, and resolving tickets within the Procurement Help Desk.
9. Respond promptly to internal customers and partners, driving issues toward resolution per SLAs.
10. Provide high-quality customer service to stakeholders.
11. Compile, validate, analyze, and present reporting data for stakeholders.
12. Analyze processes, systems, and data to identify improvement opportunities.
13. Develop and circulate detailed internal resource guides.
14. Collaborate with IT to translate purchasing needs into technical specs.
15. Support ad-hoc projects and monitor their progress.

Qualifications

• Focused experience in indirect procurement categories (e.g., Professional Services, Marketing, SaaS).
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions based on policies and best practices.
• Proficiency with Source to Pay (S2P) processes, especially PR/PO lifecycles.
• Experience with procurement systems (OracleCloud preferred), JIRA, and CLM tools.
• Familiarity with Financial and Accounting Coding related to POs.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships and provide excellent customer service.
• Forecast procurement needs and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Effective multitasking and time management skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and accountable attitude.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an indirect procurement analyst/buyer.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and retirement plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.