Commodity Buyer

Talentify; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation/PTO and 13 holidays

Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Talentify in Statesville, NC, is seeking a results-oriented Purchasing Professional responsible for buying assigned commodities, evaluating suppliers, and negotiating terms to meet price, quality, and delivery targets. The role analyzes bids, supports cost-reduction initiatives, coordinates with demand planning, and mentors junior staff.

A Bachelor's in business or supply chain and 2–5 years' experience are required, with strong communication and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and terms.
• Analytical skills and ability to evaluate supplier price proposals.

Responsibilities

• Executes purchase contracts for assigned commodities.
• Identifies and evaluates suppliers meeting price, quality, and delivery criteria.
• Analyzes supplier bids and negotiates prices and delivery terms.
• Coordinates purchasing with demand forecasts and production schedules.
• Conducts cost reduction analyses and prepares recommendations for management.
• Updates processes to maximize purchasing efficiency.
• Supports less experienced personnel.

Skills

Negotiation

Price analysis

Supply chain knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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:

• Executes purchase contracts for 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 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 materials.
• Conducts ongoing and annual cost reduction analysis. Creates recommendations, presentations and reports out to management.
• Evaluates and provides recommendation to update current processes and procedures in order to ensure maximum efficiency in purchasing efforts.
• Acts as a resource to less experienced personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 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 Program
• 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)

Annual Salary:

$64,000 - $79,000