Indirect Procurement Buyer

eTeam; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Indirect Procurement Buyer for a remote position. This role focuses on managing purchase requisitions and orders while ensuring compliance with internal policies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize your expertise in procurement systems to drive efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, enabling them to provide exceptional service to stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that values proactive solutions and continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with indirect procurement categories like Professional Services and SaaS.
• Proficient in navigating the Source to Pay process.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Purchase Requisitions and Change Orders.
• Provide guidance on the end-to-end Procurement process.

Skills

Procurement Process Understanding

Oracle Cloud ERP

JIRA

Contract Lifecycle Management

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Tools

Oracle Cloud

JIRA

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Title: Indirect Procurement Buyer
Location: Remote
Duration: 6+ Months
Pay Rate : $32 - $36/hr W2

• Review and approve Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Change Order submissions through the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (Oracle Cloud).
• Monitor and manage all PRs and Purchase Orders (POs) throughout the PO Lifecycle.
• Understand the end-to-end Procurement process and related policies to provide guidance and education to internal stakeholders.
• Perform routine PO maintenance activities, including transfer of PO ownership and closure of expired POs.
• Understand roles and responsibilities across Procurement verticals and cross-functional teams to direct internal customers appropriately.
• Read, understand, and interpret commercial terms within supplier agreements.
• Identify and record non-compliant Purchasing activities as per internal policies and procedures.
• Assist with monitoring, triaging, and resolving tickets within the Procurement Help Desk.
• Respond promptly to internal customers and partners, driving issues toward resolution in accordance with SLAs.
• Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile, validate, analyze, and summarize data reports for stakeholders.
• Analyze business processes, systems, and data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and circulate detailed internal resource guides documenting process steps, changes, and improvements.
• Collaborate with IT teams to translate purchasing requirements into technical specifications.
• Support other ad-hoc projects as assigned.
• Monitor project progress and performance against goals.
• This is a 100% remote position.
• Focus on indirect procurement categories (e.g., Professional Services, Marketing, Workplace Operations, SaaS).
• Navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions based on documented processes, policies, and best practices.
• Proficiently navigate the Source to Pay (S2P) process, especially PO Lifecycles.
• Experience with procurement systems (Oracle Cloud preferred), JIRA, and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
• Familiarity with financial and accounting coding related to POs.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain mutually beneficial cross-functional relationships.
• Proven track record of providing quality customer service and guiding stakeholders through complex workflows.
• Forecast procurement requirements and set stakeholder expectations.
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and accountable attitude.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain