Indirect Purchasing Buyer

Niterra North America, Inc.; Sissonville (WV); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Niterra North America, Inc. is seeking a Buyer/Procurement Specialist to manage the full procurement cycle at our West Virginia facility. The role focuses on generating requisitions, bidding, negotiating terms, and ensuring on-time delivery while upholding company purchasing procedures.

The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with 1–3 years of relevant experience and SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with MS Office required.
• Strong negotiation and purchasing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, accounting, or inventory experience preferred.
• Experience with procurement in SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate and validate purchase requisitions; develop and solicit bids; analyze bids; negotiate prices and terms; monitor delivery; maintain records.
• Convert requisitions into purchase orders in the SAP system.
• Evaluate supplier reliability and performance.
• Coordinate procurements to meet dates and prepare support documentation.
• Conduct major procurement negotiations on terms, pricing, and schedules.
• Follow up and negotiate changes related to delivery and supplier performance.
• Support operations by delivering value through suppliers and cost control.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Purchasing skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Founded in 1966, Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark Plugs) is the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, that tradition continues as we transform our organization's portfolio, expand our core ceramic technologies, explore capabilities beyond traditional areas, and challenge ourselves to develop solutions and services that leverage technology to address social issues while contributing to a sustainable society.

Summary:

TheBuyer of Indirect Purchasing manages the full procurement cycle, from generating purchase requisitions and soliciting bids to negotiating terms, monitoring delivery, and maintaining supplier performance. Based at the West Virginia facility, this role supports operations by bringing value through suppliers in cost, on-time delivery, and quality, while ensuring proper purchasing procedures are followed company-wide. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Work Model: Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Generate and validate purchase requisitions; develop and solicit bids; analyze and evaluate responses; negotiate prices and other terms; monitor delivery; and maintain required records.
• Convert all requisitions into purchase orders to suppliers utilizing the current MRP system.
• Evaluate supplier reliability and performance.
• Coordinate competitive and sole source procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepare required support documentation.
• Conduct major procurement negotiations covering terms and conditions, pricing, and schedules.
• Follow up, expedite, and negotiate changes relative to delivery and supplier performance.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Provide advice to professional or technical staff on purchasing matters as needed.
• Support operations by bringing value through suppliers (cost, on-time delivery, quality) and contributing to company performance through supplied products and services.
• Identify market opportunities (economic, technological, and geographic) to meet the company's needs.
• Support contract, scheduling agreement, material master data, and vendor registration creation in SAP.
• Ensure proper purchasing procedures are used and enforced company-wide.
• Manage month-end close, including running and analyzing the Open PO Report and other reports as needed.
• Maintain purchasing files and assist with document and record preparation.
• Assist in meeting company and department goals and business objectives.
• Coordinate special projects as assigned by management.
• Develop IATF procedures or work instructions relevant to the job function.
• Overtime and/or travel as required.
• Complete other duties as assigned or requested by Niterra Japan, if applicable.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures as applicable.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with MS Office required.
• Strong negotiation and purchasing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of coping with stressful situations.
• One to three years of previous purchasing, accounting, or inventory experience preferred.
• Experience with procurement in SAP preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Normal office hazards.

What We Offer:

• Financial Security: Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6%.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• And much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Niterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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