Strategic Commodity Buyer | Cost Reduction & Sourcing

Talentify; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

Vacation and holidays

Bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a procurement professional in Maryville, Tennessee to manage purchases for assigned commodities and develop supplier relationships. You will research suppliers, negotiate prices and delivery terms, and coordinate with production schedules to meet demand.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain and 2-5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and analytical skills to drive cost reductions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and terms
• Knowledge of supply chain theories
• Ability to analyze supplier price proposals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Analytical and time-management skills
• Strong customer service and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Executes purchase contracts for assigned commodities.
• Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers meeting price, quality, timing, and reliability standards.
• Analyzes and negotiates supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; commits to purchases within authority.
• Interprets targets and schedules to align purchasing with demand.
• Performs ongoing cost reduction analyses and creates management reports.
• Recommends updates to processes for purchasing efficiency.
• Acts as a resource to less experienced personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Market research

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in business or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Talentify is seeking a procurement professional in Maryville, Tennessee to manage purchases for assigned commodities and develop supplier relationships. You will research suppliers, negotiate prices and delivery terms, and coordinate with production schedules to meet demand.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain and 2-5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and analytical skills to drive cost reductions and process improvements.