Remote Corporate Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

Covanta; Kentucky; Remote; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Corporate Buyer to support procurement for Finance, Operations, Environmental, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, and other functions. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand needs, conduct competitive sourcing, negotiate terms, and ensure purchases follow company policies and approval requirements.

Key responsibilities include issuing RFQs, evaluating supplier proposals, creating and maintaining POs, renewing contracts, onboarding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, data analytics, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or a related business role.
• Demonstrated capability in data mining, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Ability to organize complex data and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Experience conducting competitive bids, analyzing supplier proposals, or supporting negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing and sourcing needs for corporate functional teams.
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements, scope, timing, and budget.
• Prepare and issue requests for quotation and competitive bids.
• Compare supplier proposals and recommend the best overall option.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, service levels, and other commercial terms.
• Create and maintain purchase orders, agreements, and supplier records.
• Support contract renewals and identify opportunities to improve pricing or terms.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, insurance, compliance, and required documentation.
• Resolve supplier, purchase order, invoice, and service-related issues.
• Track savings, sourcing activity, and supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and follow company policies and approval processes.
• Support procurement leaders on larger sourcing and supplier-management initiatives.
• Take on other procurement priorities and responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Accountability

Attention to detail

Commercial judgment

Supplier management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, data analytics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Reworld is seeking a Corporate Buyer to support procurement for Finance, Operations, Environmental, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, and other functions. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand needs, conduct competitive sourcing, negotiate terms, and ensure purchases follow company policies and approval requirements.

Key responsibilities include issuing RFQs, evaluating supplier proposals, creating and maintaining POs, renewing contracts, onboarding