Procurement Buyer

Randstad USA; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry is seeking a Procurement Buyer for a hybrid role in Columbus, GA. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, conduct research and analysis, and support procurement processes. This temp-to-permanent position offers competitive pay and additional benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end procurement processes.
• Aptitude for problem solving and strategic development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with category strategy and supplier research.
• Update contract management module with executed contracts.
• Evaluate value propositions from potential suppliers.

Skills

Procurement background

Data analysis

Research methods

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

SAP Ariba

MS Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

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This position is Hybrid in Columbus, GA

This is a Temp to Permanent opportunity. Role will be hybrid after training.

Job Description:

• Assist with category strategy by leveraging spend analytics and supplier research; capture and report supplier spend, spend under management, and maverick spend.
• Update Ariba’s contract management module with fully executed contracts (Master Service Agreements, Statement of Works, Non-disclosure agreements) and other contractually obligating documents, maintaining accuracy.
• Assess primary and secondary research, conduct competitive analysis, supplier analysis, and industry best practices.
• Evaluate value propositions from potential suppliers and determine if solutions fit the company’s needs.
• Coordinate meetings and discussions with potential suppliers.
• Manage contracts and review POs/invoices in SAP Ariba.
• Conduct research in the system regarding POs/invoices as part of procurement activities.

Requirements:

• Procurement background and basic knowledge of sourcing principles, indirect procurement, supplier analysis, RFP, and research methods.
• Experience with end-to-end procurement processes, research, data analysis, and RFP processing.
• Experience loading contracts into SAP Ariba.
• Aptitude for conceptualizing, communicating, and selling new concepts, with an analytical approach to problem solving and strategic development.
• Understanding of financial/cost analyses, business case development, and decision modeling.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective interaction and negotiation with management, customers, and suppliers.
• Experience with SAP Ariba contract module and SAP Fieldglass (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Adobe and Adobe eSig (preferred).

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Insurance

Additional Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

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