Category Buyer

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) seeks a skilled Category Buyer to join our procurement team in Austin, TX. You will lead sourcing events and manage Purchase Orders for materials and services critical to our day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include supporting internal stakeholders, following up on orders with suppliers, and representing Supply Chain on special projects while ensuring LCRA purchasing policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in procurement, logistics, warehouse operations, or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing events and execute Purchase Orders for services and materials
• Support multiple stakeholders within the organization with their procurement needs
• Follow up on existing orders with suppliers and stakeholders
• Support special projects throughout the year by representing Supply Chain and ensuring all LCRA purchasing policies and procedures are met.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Sourcing events

Stakeholder management

Inventory understanding

Job description

Here's The Role

At LCRA, we are seeking a skilled Category Buyer to join our procurement team! This role involves supporting our internal customer needs by leading sourcing events and procuring vital materials and services needed in our day-to-day operations. As a category buyer, you will be responsible for utilizing a strategic mindset while aligning with specific procurement processes. The ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships is imperative. Join us in driving excellence and innovation in our procurement processes! If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for procurement and supply chain management, we encourage you to apply!

How You’ll Contribute

• Lead sourcing events and execute Purchase Orders for those services and materials
• Support multiple stakeholders within the organization with their procurement needs
• Follow up on existing orders with suppliers and stakeholders
• Support special projects throughout the year by representing Supply Chain and ensuring all LCRA purchasing policies and procedures are met.

How You’re Qualified

• Two or more years of experience in procurement, logistics, warehouse operations, or inventory management or other relevant experience.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Expertise conducting formal and informal purchases for goods/services
• Experience managing supplier relationships
• Experience establishing and managing stakeholder relationships
• Understanding of inventory management and control

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.