Commodity Buyer

Talentify; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

Vacation and holidays

Bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a procurement professional in Maryville, Tennessee to manage purchases for assigned commodities and develop supplier relationships. You will research suppliers, negotiate prices and delivery terms, and coordinate with production schedules to meet demand.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain and 2-5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and analytical skills to drive cost reductions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and terms
• Knowledge of supply chain theories
• Ability to analyze supplier price proposals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Analytical and time-management skills
• Strong customer service and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Executes purchase contracts for assigned commodities.
• Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers meeting price, quality, timing, and reliability standards.
• Analyzes and negotiates supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; commits to purchases within authority.
• Interprets targets and schedules to align purchasing with demand.
• Performs ongoing cost reduction analyses and creates management reports.
• Recommends updates to processes for purchasing efficiency.
• Acts as a resource to less experienced personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Market research

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in business or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Under moderate supervision, executes purchases of assigned commodities. Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes factors driving market price, evaluates and compares current price to market, as well as other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Analyzes and evaluates supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; negotiate prices and delivery conditions; and commits to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization's best interest. Interprets inventory targets, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities with the organization's current and anticipated demand for goods and services. Acts as a resource to less experienced personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Executes purchase contracts for assigned commodities.
2. Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes factors driving market price, evaluates and compares current price to market to secure reduced prices.
3. Analyzes and evaluates supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; negotiate prices and delivery conditions; and commits to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization’s best interest.
4. Interprets inventory targets, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities with the organization’s current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.
5. Conducts ongoing and annual cost reduction analysis. Creates recommendations, presentations and reports out to management.
6. Evaluates and provides recommendation to update current processes and procedures in order to ensure maximum efficiency in purchasing efforts.
7. Acts as a resource to less experienced personnel.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Level of Education and Training Required

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms
• Knowledge of supply chain theories
• Ability to break down and analyze supplier price proposals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
• Competent level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Analytical skills
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary

$64,000 - $79,000