Buyer II

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage complex orders, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisitions and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.

You will conduct supplier performance assessments, maintain strong supplier relationships, and handle documentation to ensure policy compliance. Proficiency with SAP and ERP/MRP, plus excellent communication and Excel skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of related procurement experience.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for more complex orders.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Conduct supplier performance assessments.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Handle procurement documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Interact with leadership, suppliers, and external personnel.
• Stay informed about market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Use procurement software such as SAP to manage procurement processes and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Procurement Management

Supplier Negotiation

Contract Management

Sourcing Strategies

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

2+ years related experience

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP Systems

MS Office

Job description

• Manage procurement activities for more complex orders
• Ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers
• Conduct supplier performance assessments
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
• Handle procurement documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Interact with leadership, suppliers, and external personnel
• Stay informed about market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Use procurement software such as SAP to manage procurement processes and maintain accurate records

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
• Typically 2+ years of related experience
• Intermediate understanding of sourcing and procurement strategies
• Supplier management and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of contract management and legal aspects of procurement
• Awareness of market trends and cost-saving opportunities
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and ERP/MRP systems such as SAP
• Ability to interact with leadership, suppliers, and external personnel on matters requiring coordination between functional organizations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement management, including supplier negotiation, performance assessment, and compliance with policies. Proficient in utilizing procurement software like SAP and Microsoft Office to enhance operational efficiency and maintain accurate records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Management
• Supplier Negotiation
• Contract Management
• Sourcing Strategies
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement Management
• Supplier Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Contract Management
• Sourcing Strategies

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Supplier Performance Assessment
• Market Trends
• Cost-Saving Opportunities
• Procurement Documentation
• Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Microsoft Office
• ERP Systems
• MRP Systems