Buyer/Procurement Analyst

PLANIT Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PLANIT Group in Lexington, KY is seeking an entry-level procurement professional to source, negotiate, and purchase necessary materials and supplies. Candidates should have at least 1 year of data entry experience and strong Excel skills.

The role includes analyzing suppliers, monitoring performance, and ensuring the best pricing while maintaining quality standards. A secret clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in data entry.
• Must have a secret clearance.
• Ability to create and use Excel worksheets.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate purchase of materials and supplies.
• Analyze price trends and suppliers' performance.
• Compile and analyze data to establish pricing objectives.

Skills

Data entry

Excel proficiency

Negotiation

Statistical analysis

Job description

Lexington, KY Contract On-Site Flexibility/Remote:

Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. 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, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.

• Looking for entry level candidates with data entry experience and the ability to create and use Excel worksheets with at least 1 year experience. Must have a secret clearance.