Buyer

Agru America Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AGRU AMERICA, INC. is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, building cost-saving strategies, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include developing RFQ packages, tracking negotiation progress, and creating vendor agreements with compliance checks. A strong background in purchasing and Excel-based analytics is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred; related experience can replace this.
• 5+ years of experience directly related to purchasing/procurement.
• Previous experience in purchasing/procurement required; strong vendor relations and RFQ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop yearly RFQ packages to negotiate and optimize the cost of raw materials, supplies, and other products.
• Track negotiation progress using custom reports for top purchased items.
• Develop and execute vendor agreements and ensure compliance via scorecards, audits, and feedback.
• Establish procedures to procure materials cost-effectively.
• Set purchasing performance metrics and drive progress toward targets.
• Analyze data and prepare monthly performance reports for senior management.
• Develop supply channels and KPIs to drive total cost of ownership and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with vendors to define product specifications for goods and services.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Excel

Analytical skills

English communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

A Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, or equipment for a business. Their duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections, and taking inventory of current products.

Responsibilities:

• Develop yearly RFQ packages to negotiate and optimize the cost of raw materials, supplies, and other products
• Track negotiation progress using custom-made reports for Top purchased items.
• Develop and execute suitable Vendor Agreements for all suppliers and ensure compliance using vendor scorecards, factory visits, audits, random testing, and customer complaints and feedback.
• Establishes procedures to accomplish procurement of a variety of materials in a cost-effective manner.
• Establishes Purchasing performance metrics and drives progress towards assigned targets and goals.
• Analyzes key data and prepares monthly performance reports, and presents to senior management.
• Develops channels of supply and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), driving optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), continuous improvements, project savings opportunities, and mitigation of supply chain risks.
• Establishes purchasing policies and procedures and directs purchasing programs accordingly.
• Work cross-functionally and with vendors to develop clear and concise product specifications, including packaging, warehousing, labeling, and shipping requirements, for all goods and services.
• Build relationships with suppliers.
• Any other duties that the Company, in its sole discretion, may assign as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to troubleshoot and multitask.
• Electrical mathematic and unit conversion skills.
• High attention to detail and is willing to learn.
• Team player who is reliable and trustworthy.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience with strong Excel skills, required.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma / GED, required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, preferred. Related experience can replace this requirement.
• 5+ of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Previous experience in purchasing/procurement, required.

Requirements

AGRU AMERICA, INC. IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER