Indirect Procurement Buyer

Meijer; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement &

Job summary

Meijer is seeking a procurement professional to manage indirect spend, supplier relations and bids in Grand Rapids. You will write specifications, generate purchase orders and monitor supplier performance to optimize cost and service.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain, with strong analytic and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Team oriented and motivated for continuous improvement will thrive at Meijer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
• Procurement experience preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work in a team and cross-functional environments.
• Proficient in MS Office and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to sourcing guidelines for categories under management that optimize category spend throughout the category’s life cycle.
• Facilitate identification of equipment performance issues and resolution.
• Lead pilots and tests for evaluating innovation and new item applications.
• Participate in studying and designing new fixtures, equipment and/or services.
• Manage supplier performance and relationship issues using standard metrics.
• Develop cost savings, inventory, supplier and item complexity reduction goals.
• Generate and verify purchase orders in the Procurement system with accurate details.
• Inform appropriate personnel on purchase order status and changes.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Performs tactical duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance with established Indirect Procurement and company policies and procedures. Researches, evaluates and purchases services, supplies and equipment based on price, service, quality and warranty to meet the needs of their customer. May participate in the writing of specifications, prepares bid forms and handles bidding process, analyzes bid results and makes recommendations, awards business, authorizes and signs purchase orders.

What You'll Be Doing

• Adhere to sourcing guidelines for categories under management that optimize category spend throughout the category’s life cycle.
• Facilitate the identification of equipment performance issues and resolution.
• Lead pilots and tests conducted for the evaluation of innovation and new item applications, for assigned (i.e. Study & Designs).
• Participate in the study and design of new fixtures, equipment and/or services.
• Manage supplier performance and relationship issues (invoices, transportation claims, delivery, financial stability/metrics, etc.) using standard performance metrics (including the verification and monitoring of supplier qualification and certification programs).
• Manage commodity performance metrics and report results to Indirect Procurement Operations Manager.
• Develop cost savings, inventory, supplier and item complexity reduction goals.
• Generate new or revised purchase orders, using the Procurement system; verify vendor product information, shipping information, delivery dates, budget codes, taxes, commodity codes and other related information.
• Proofread purchase orders, makes necessary corrections and obtain Buyer or authorized signature.
• Inform appropriate personnel on status of purchase orders as requested.
• Occasionally support the expediting of shipments for timely deliveries.
• Build, manage and report new store, remodel and project fixture and equipment budget status/costs for the categories under management.
• Support process flow for the creation and approval of Meijer team member requisitions.
• Work with Vendor Accounting, Vendors, and Meijer locations to research and resolve discrepancies with purchase orders; inform appropriate personnel on status of issues as requested.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring With You (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
• Procurement or professional purchasing experience preferred
• Time management skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Works well in teams.
• Strong financial/analytical acumen.
• Independently motivated.
• Thorough understanding of the Supply Chain process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Results oriented.
• Effectively interfaces with all levels and departments within the organization.