Buyer

Acro Service Corporation; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corporation in the United States is seeking a Purchasing SME to support field operations by reviewing requisitions, placing orders with approved suppliers, and ensuring compliance with SOPs. The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales, MFG, Engineering, Production, Parts and Service.

You will analyze supplier proposals, negotiate terms, manage POs, and drive cost savings. Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP and Ariba Procure-to-Pay, plus ability to work with cross-functional teams, are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Oracle ERP and Ariba Procure-to-Pay systems or equivalent.
• Demonstrated working ability to work with direct and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing key fundamentals.
• Able to lead by ensuring adherence to purchasing practices, compliance and guidelines.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills required in interacting with both internal and external resources.
• Must have analytical skills necessary to evaluate the cost effectiveness of purchasing options and planning for major commodities.
• Must be able to read, and interpret, terms and conditions of contracts.
• Ensure supplier compliance and policies are met.
• Perform day-day purchasing operations functions.
• Advisors management of opportunities to improve cost, performance or process using facts, research & analysis.
• Gather, update and distribute reports.
• Special projects assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Purchase requisitions review and order placement with approved suppliers.
• Foster close relationships with branches and departments.
• Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and decide on proposals for non-contracted goods.
• Manage internal-external supplier relationships and process requisitions to POs.
• Ensure compliance with contract and sourcing strategies.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and negotiate as needed.
• Track POs to completion and communicate cost changes.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies and supplier inquiries.
• Handle one-off purchases and select suppliers based on demand.
• Support supplier performance assessments.
• Assist in special projects as directed.

Skills

Oracle ERP

Ariba Procure-to-Pay

Purchasing

Cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Education

High school degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Daily tasks/duties and department interactions:**

• Purchasing SME and first level of resource & potential technical help to field operations staff. Review purchase requisitions for completeness and place orders with approved suppliers.
• Foster close working relationships with branches and departments including Sales, MFG, Engineering, Production, Parts and Service.
• Works with stakeholders to solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and decides upon proposals for goods and services not covered under existing contracts.
• Manage relationship between internal customers and suppliers. Process requisitions to create PO according to current SOP’s and distribute accordingly.
• Comply with contract & sourcing strategies from procurement managers for execution of purchases.
• Identifies consolidation and savings opportunities of local spend. Participate when necessary to negotiate price, delivery, quality and service.
• Follow up on project purchase orders until completion. Relay cost change information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies or other requisition / PO issues.
• Receive, analyze, and resolve supplier inquiries, service issues, disputes, and payment discrepancies.
• Perform one-off exception purchases, negotiate final pricing terms, and select suppliers based on demand.
• Participate in supplier performance and feedback assessments

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Oracle ERP and Ariba Procure-to-Pay systems or equivalent systems.
• Demonstrated working ability to work with direct and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing key fundamentals.
• Able to lead by ensuring adherence to purchasing practices, compliance and guidelines.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills required in interacting with both internal and external resources.
• Must have analytical skills necessary to evaluate the cost effectiveness of purchasing options and planning for major commodities.
• Must be able to read, and interpret, terms and conditions of contracts.
• Ensure supplier compliance and policies are met.
• Perform day-day purchasing operations functions.
• Advisors management of opportunities to improve cost, performance or process using facts, research & analysis.
• Gather, update and distribute reports.
• Special projects assigned by management.

Education Preferred:

• High school degree or equivalent required.

Company Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit www.acrocorp.com.

Company Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit www.acrocorp.com.