Strategic Buyer & Supplier Negotiator

Agru America Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AGRU AMERICA, INC. is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, building cost-saving strategies, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include developing RFQ packages, tracking negotiation progress, and creating vendor agreements with compliance checks. A strong background in purchasing and Excel-based analytics is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred; related experience can replace this.
• 5+ years of experience directly related to purchasing/procurement.
• Previous experience in purchasing/procurement required; strong vendor relations and RFQ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop yearly RFQ packages to negotiate and optimize the cost of raw materials, supplies, and other products.
• Track negotiation progress using custom reports for top purchased items.
• Develop and execute vendor agreements and ensure compliance via scorecards, audits, and feedback.
• Establish procedures to procure materials cost-effectively.
• Set purchasing performance metrics and drive progress toward targets.
• Analyze data and prepare monthly performance reports for senior management.
• Develop supply channels and KPIs to drive total cost of ownership and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with vendors to define product specifications for goods and services.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Excel

Analytical skills

English communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AGRU AMERICA, INC. is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, building cost-saving strategies, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include developing RFQ packages, tracking negotiation progress, and creating vendor agreements with compliance checks. A strong background in purchasing and Excel-based analytics is essential.