Operational Buyer Direct III

SGS Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a procurement specialist to monitor supplier performance, support strategic buyers, and manage vendor data in SAP. You will lead open order reviews, handle escalations, and assist with supplier negotiations for low-value contracts.

The role requires a High School diploma, strong procurement knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP. On-site work in Sacramento, with collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and purchasing of direct materials.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP and MS Office.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track supplier performance for strategic buyers and category managers.
• Support implementation of supplier changes and initiatives led by Central Category managers.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure vendor master data and contracts are in SAP and up to date.
• Manage Level 2 vendor escalations including expediting, MRP issues, PO confirmations, pricing, and shipping.
• Oversee vendor performance improvements and resolve returns (RMA, cost recovery, replacements).
• Lead open order reviews with vendors and assist AP inquiries.
• Support onboarding of new raw materials, lead RFx processes, and supplier negotiations for low-value contracts.
• Train junior colleagues and supervise teammates as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Operational Procurement

Direct Materials Purchasing

SAP ERP

Purchasing Process

Microsoft Office

Education

High School

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

Monitor & track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managersSupport the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Category managers and Site Strategic BuyersCollaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available in SAP and are up to dateManage all Level 2 vendor escalations, including but not limited to:Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don’t meet our MRP and production needsMRP driven delivery date “Push Out” or “Pull In”Late or missing PO confirmationsPricing DiscrepanciesDelivery and Shipping related issues and inquiriesManage Vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issuesManage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements)Perform regular open order review meeting with VendorsManage AP Inquiries (Invoice issues, etc..)Support internal cross-functional stakeholders to onboard and approve new raw materials and supplierLead competitive bid process (per applicable policy) and/or execute RFx market interventionsLead supplier negotiations for low value contracts with supplierTrain new joiners and junior colleaguesSupervise more junior colleagues in the teamPerform other duties as assigned

Skills:

Customer serviceOperational Procurement and Purchasing of Direct (Raw Materials) (e.g. Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order Process)bid processesSAP ERPpurchasing/procurementMicrosoft Office

Education/Experience:

High School.