Buyer

Mclane-Company; Temple (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and H

Paid time off begins day one

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement program

Descripción de la vacante

McLane Co. in Temple, TX is seeking a Buyer to support the Indirect Procurement team. You will manage supplier lists, qualifications, delivery times, and costs, and prepare cost-benefit analyses for review by management.

Responsibilities include planning purchasing activities, analyzing data to set price objectives, negotiating with vendors, and preparing RFPs. A Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of buying experience is required, along with strong math and analytical skills and MS Office

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of buying experience required.
• Strong math and analytical skills required.
• MS Office knowledge required.

Responsabilidades

• Plans and implements purchasing activities related to internal goods and services.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
• Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards.
• Follows up on all awards through completion of order.
• Responsible for any over-shipments, rejections, and return of materials.
• Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records.
• Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.
• Performs post-reward analytics to measure demand and consumption.
• Performs special analysis and other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Buying experience

Analytical skills

MS Office

Organized

Team player

Limited travel

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

This position is based in Temple, TX, which will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute commute to Temple, TX.

The Buyer will conduct the purchasing for internal company needs as part of the Indirect Procurement team. The individual will maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and costs. They will research and compare suppliers, goods, and services and prepare cost-benefit analysis reports for review by their manager. Finally, they will select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Buyer:

• Plans and implements purchasing activities related to internal goods and services.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
• Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards.
• Follows up on all awards through completion of order.
• Responsible for any over-shipments, rejections, and return of materials.
• Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records.
• Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.
• Performs post-reward analytics to measure demand and consumption.
• Performs special analysis and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Buyer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 or more years of buying experience is required.
• Strong math and analytical skills required.
• MSOffice knowledge required.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Flexible and agile team player.
• Limited travel required
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
  

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.