Buyer 2 Temp

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Salt Lake, UT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides purchasing, supplier management, project, and customer support for Meetinghouse Facilities / Support Services. Manages assigned purchasing activities from request through completion; develops supplier and customer relationships; resolves purchasing and invoice issues; and supports projects, process improvements, training, and operational initiatives. This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-office attendance, with remote work available in accordance with department guidelines and business needs.

Requirements

• BA and at least 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Seasoned professional with commensurate understanding and experience in application of effective purchasing principles
• Ability to use computer and learn new technology quickly
• Excellent negotiation skills

Nice To Haves

• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-management skills
• Purchasing, supplier-management, and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing workload demands
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to analyze information and resolve purchasing and invoice issues
• Effective collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional partners
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Comfortable using data, reporting tools, and technology to improve operations

Responsibilities

• Creates and manages purchase orders; coordinates ordering and delivery requirements; monitors transactions; maintains purchasing records; and resolves invoice, Match Exception (ME), and Invoice Action Needed (IAN) issues.
• Provides dedicated purchasing support to assigned DTA area(s), Facilities Coordinators, Facilities Managers, and other internal customers. Builds relationships, responds to requests, resolves issues, and provides ongoing communication and support.
• Supports projects and organizational initiatives through purchasing coordination, supplier engagement, ordering, issue resolution, and collaboration with project teams and business partners.
• Manages assigned supplier relationships, supports supplier performance, resolves service and delivery concerns, coordinates with Supplier Relationship Managers, and identifies opportunities to improve value and service.
• Supports reporting, training, cross-training, process improvement, technology and automation initiatives, operational metrics, and other team priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level