Strategic Buyer III — Lead & Optimize Purchasing

Ravelin Defense; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravelin Defense in Green Bay, WI, is seeking a Buyer III to qualify vendors, evaluate bids and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services. You will purchase materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization, and maintain a current vendor database.

The role emphasizes process improvement, forecasting, problem solving, leadership, and team development, with developing KPIs and reports to measure purchasing performance and guide continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, maintains vendor database.

Responsibilities

• Streamline processes/procedures. Update/Create processes for continuous improvement of the purchasing department.
• Forecast what is due in material areas and be involved at the start of projects.
• Identify problems and help with potential solutions.
• Provide leadership and maintain high performance for department and company goals.
• Assist in training and development of the purchasing team to stay motivated and growing.
• Develop a training program for purchasing team members with clear career paths.
• Develop KPIs and reports to measure purchasing team successes and failures for continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement leadership

Forecasting

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Ravelin Defense in Green Bay, WI, is seeking a Buyer III to qualify vendors, evaluate bids and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services. You will purchase materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization, and maintain a current vendor database.

The role emphasizes process improvement, forecasting, problem solving, leadership, and team development, with developing KPIs and reports to measure purchasing performance and guide continuous