Buyer Analyst

SupplyCore Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO with accrual

Wellness Program

14 company paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Life Balance

Medical, Dental, Vision, & FSA

Casual Work Environment

401K with safe harbor contributions

On-site Free Parking

Job summary

SupplyCore Inc. seeks a procurement professional to independently negotiate pricing for new and recurring items under designated contracts. You will review parts drawings, maintain data on technical updates, and sustain a supplier base to meet specifications.

The role emphasizes strong supplier relationships, cost reduction, and timely procurement, adhering to AS9120B standards and government requirements. U.S. citizenship or green card is required.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills to collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Meticulous and organized to manage multiple projects with deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP software.
• U.S. citizen or permanent residency (green card) is required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate supplier relationships for assigned contracts and ensure supply chain redundancy for best cost and quality.
• Improve costs and reduce lead times; establish tiered supplier cost per item.
• Obtain current pricing and lead times; manage workload for commodities or contract items.
• Forecast inventory based on sales history and customer demand; monitor stock levels.
• Ensure quality assurance and contract compliance per government requirements and AS9120B; manage technical data.
• Communicate effectively with management and external providers; address non-conformances.
• Issue purchase orders and follow up on backorders, expediting deliveries as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Technical data interpretation

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Education

Associate degree, or 3 years of procurement experience

Tools

JDEdwards EnterpriseOne

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About SupplyCore:

SupplyCore is a Certified Small Business federal contractor to the Department of Defense (DoD) and General Services Administration (GSA). We prioritize supporting our Military, allies, and Government customers worldwide. In partnership with our expansive supply chain, we provide products and services that enable our customers to complete their mission and sustain readiness anywhere.

To learn more visit here; One Company. One Mission. - SupplyCore Inc.

Job Summary:

You will be responsible for independently negotiating and maintaining the best pricing for new items and for recurring items within designated contracts. You will provide technical review of parts and drawings and maintain database for on-going technical data updates from customers. In addition, you will maintain a sufficient supplier base per item to meet contact specifications.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

• Cultivate relationships with suppliers for the assigned contracts. Maintains supply chain redundancy where possible to achieve best cost and quality.
• Work to continuously improve costs and drive down supply lead times. Establishes tiered supplier cost on an individual item basis.
• Responsible for obtaining current pricing, lead time and performing data entry. Manage workload for assigned commodities and/or specific contract items.
• Review, monitor, and take action to replenish stocked items. Performs inventory forecast analysis based on sales history and customer demand.
• Maintain quality assurance and contract compliance in accordance with government requirements and AS9120B standards. May include First Article Testing and other quality test procedures. Manages technical data.
• Interact and communicate effectively with all levels of management as well as external providers.
• Work with the internal and external stakeholders to address non-conformances and bring to resolution.
• Issue purchase orders for assigned commodities and or specific contract items. Follows up on backorders, expedites delivery or reschedules delivery of orders.

• Associate degree, or 3 years of procurement experience.
• Proven experience in procurement, or supply chain preferred. May include military personal who have been formerly trained or have a relevant experience in lieu of civilian experience.
• Excellent negotiating skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Highly meticulous and organized to execute multiple projects at once, adhering to deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to engage in and exchange communication with others in all situations.
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Suite products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory management software a plus. Proficiency using JDEdwards EnterpriseOne Software highly preferred.
• Required to be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent residency (green card holder).

What we offer: We care about our associates and strive to provide the most up to date benefits.

• 3 weeks of PTO with a generous accrual policy
• Wellness Program
• 14 company paid annual Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Work Life Balance
• Nationwide Medical, Dental, Vision, & FSA
• Casual Work Environment
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Progressive Associate Recognition Program
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Company Provided Professional development
• Annual social and community events
• Annual Education Assistance Program
• Company provided PC and office supplies
• 401K with bi-weekly Safe Harbor contributions
• On-site Free Parking [Hybrid/ In-person]

• 401K with bi-weekly Safe Harbor contributions

Pay: $51,000-$73,700

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.