Category Buyer

Tailored Management; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Category Buyer to manage procurement processes and enhance stakeholder engagement. In this remote role, you'll review Purchase Requisitions, provide guidance on procurement policies, and ensure compliance across various categories. Your expertise in Oracle Cloud and critical thinking will be essential in navigating complex workflows and delivering high-quality service. Join a dynamic team that values proactive solutions and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement categories such as SaaS and Professional Services.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions based on policies.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Purchase Requisitions and Change Orders.
• Monitor PRs and Purchase Orders throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

Procurement Management

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Time Management

Effective Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Oracle Cloud

JIRA

Job description

Location: Remote (HQ: 1955 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612)

Compensation: $35.00/hr

Summary

1. Review and approve Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Change Order submissions through the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (Oracle Cloud).
2. Monitor and manage all PRs and Purchase Orders (POs) throughout the PR/PO lifecycle.
3. Understand the end-to-end Procurement process and related policies to provide guidance and education to internal stakeholders.
4. Perform routine PO maintenance activities, including transfer of PR/PO ownership and closure of expired POs.
5. Understand roles and responsibilities across Procurement verticals and cross-functional teams to direct internal customers appropriately.
6. Read, understand, and interpret commercial terms within supplier agreements.
7. Identify and record non-compliant Purchasing activities as per internal policies.
8. Assist with monitoring, triaging, and resolving tickets within the Procurement Help Desk.
9. Respond promptly to internal customers and partners, driving issues toward resolution per SLAs.
10. Provide high-quality customer service to stakeholders.
11. Compile, validate, analyze, and present reports from various systems.
12. Analyze business processes, systems, and data for improvement opportunities.
13. Develop and circulate detailed internal resource guides for processes and updates.
14. Collaborate with IT to translate purchasing requirements into technical specs.
15. Support ad-hoc projects and monitor progress against goals.

Experience

1. Experience in indirect procurement categories (Professional Services, Marketing, Workplace Operations, SaaS, etc).
2. Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions based on documented policies and best practices.
3. Proficient in Source to Pay (S2P) processes, especially PR/PO lifecycle management.
4. Experience with procurement systems (Oracle Cloud preferred), JIRA, and CLM tools.
5. Knowledge of Financial and Accounting Coding related to POs.
6. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships.
8. Proven track record in delivering quality customer service and guiding stakeholders through complex workflows.
9. Forecast procurement needs and manage stakeholder expectations.
10. Effective multitasking and time management skills.
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
12. Proactive, solution-oriented, and accountable attitude.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Project Management
• Industries: Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media

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Inferred Benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance

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