Buyer (Onsite)

Poly-America, LP; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental

Paid vacations and holidays

401(K)

Job summary

Poly-America, L.P. is seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team in Texas. The Buyer will lead the purchasing of equipment, goods, and services, manage vendor relationships, and drive strategic procurement across multiple categories to secure favorable terms and timely deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience in purchasing or sales. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with staff across departments.
• Experience in purchasing or sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Negotiate and close deals with optimal terms
• Ensure timely delivery and completion of requisitioned goods and services
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Manage procurement projects and agreements
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Vendor interaction

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Poly-America, L.P. is currently seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team. Poly-America produces several lines of polyethylene products including high quality trash bags, construction and agricultural films.

Buyers at Poly-America are responsible for purchasing equipment, goods, services and effectively managing vendors. A successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories, secure favorable pricing, optimal terms and manage projects in a professional environment.

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Negotiate and close deals with optimal terms
• Ensure timely delivery and completion of requisitioned goods and services
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Manage procurement projects and agreements
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management
• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Solid judgment and decision making skills
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of staff throughout the company
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point skills
• Experience in purchasing or sales preferred

Poly-America offers competitive compensation packages including Medical/dental, paid vacations and holidays, and 401(K).