Sr. Buyer

Paycom; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a procurement professional to negotiate price and material agreements, manage full procurement from requisition to delivery, and support production schedules.

The role emphasizes cost savings, supplier relationships, and compliance with purchasing controls while collaborating with internal teams to align demand, forecast, and business objectives. A BA/BS and 3+ years in related field, plus advanced Excel skills, are required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Operations Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management or related field.
• 3+ years' work experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Understanding of computerized inventory tracking and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate price and material agreements with suppliers.
• Manage full procurement process from requisition to delivery, including purchase order creation and expediting.
• Lead annual cost savings initiatives through strategic supplier negotiations and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing controls and policies.
• Review MRP and execute transactions timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand demand requirements and align procurement with business objectives.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance for continuous improvement.
• Follow company Quality BMS and safety programs.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in Operations Management or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Negotiate price and material agreements with appropriate and approved suppliers.Manage the full procurement process from requisition to delivery, including purchase order creation, expediting, and ensuring timely receipt of goods/services required to support production schedules.Lead annual cost savings initiatives through strategic supplier negotiations, resourcing projects, design optimization, and process improvements.Facilitate purchasing transaction activities ensuring that company purchasing controls are in place and transactions are in compliance with company policies.Review MRP (Material Resource Planning) and execute transactions in a timely and accurate manner.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand demand requirements, forecasting, and align procurement activities with business objectives.Validate purchase orders and thoroughly review and correct all confirmations to improve accuracy and reduce service errorsEnsure timely communication within the department, company and other stakeholders.Resolve issues, serve as a resource in troubleshooting complex matters and ensure that calls with questions are responded to in a timely manner.Demonstrate leadership skills.Manage and maintain strong supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.Follow company Quality Business Management System (BMS). Collaborate with other departments to close operational gaps and audit requirements for material tracing.Follow safety activities and safety program to help promote safety culture in the entire organization.Maintain excellent communication, cooperation and teamwork among all stakeholders within the company.A BA or BS Degree in Operations Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management or other related business field3+ years’ work experience. Other experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements.Understands computerized inventory tracking and record keeping system.Demonstrates logical and creative problem-solving techniques.Effectively communicates both verbal and written.Must demonstrate the flexibility to adapt to constant change, interruptions, and repetition without losing efficiency or focus.This position requires a need to exercise independent judgment and actionAdvanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook required.