Procurement Buyer I

United Supermarkets, LLC; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Supermarkets, LLC in Texas seeks a procurement professional to manage orders, contracts, and supplier relations, ensuring timely fulfillment and cost control.

The role will involve negotiation for favorable terms, maintaining supplier records, and coordinating with staff to resolve issues while supporting overall supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance or related field preferred.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management preferred.
• At least 3 years of buying experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Place product orders in a timely manner to ensure availability of products to our customers.
• Evaluate and monitor contracts to ensure vendors and suppliers comply with terms and conditions of the contract and to determine the need for change.
• Create, track, and manage orders from request to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment.
• Maintain and review records of items bought, cost, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• Proof related invoices.
• Securing favorable pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service level agreements through negotiation, and managing contracts to ensure compliance.
• Meet with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Meet with appropriate Partners, Business Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ten-key by touch

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Place product orders in a timely manner to ensure availability of products to our customers.
• Evaluate and monitor contracts to ensure vendors and suppliers comply with terms and conditions of the contract and to determine the need for change.
• Create, track, and manage orders from request to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment.
• Maintain and review records of items bought, cost, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• Proof related invoices.
• Securing favorable pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service level agreements through negotiation, and managing contracts to ensure compliance.
• Meet with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Meet with appropriate Partners, Business Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Key Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must use 10-keys by touch.
• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance or related field preferred.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management preferred.
• At least 3 years of buying experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional overnight travel as needed, up to 10%
• Ability to function as a team member and have a good relationship with others.
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits, and attitude.