Buyer III

Strata-G, LLC • Richland, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, the Buyer III ensures assigned materials, equipment, and services are obtained at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership consistent with established quality, delivery, and service standards. The position ensures project procurement requirements are understood and that purchases meet lead-time, price, and quality requirements. It includes purchase approval up to a specified dollar amount, supply-chain analysis, coordination with line managers on commodity and supply strategies, and participation in cross-functional supplier relationship activities. The Buyer III also performs spend and commodity analysis, supports contract negotiation strategy development, reports procurement effectiveness metrics, and applies business acumen, influencing skills, and customer service in working with colleagues and customers. The role is onsite in Richland, Washington.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline and at least 4 years of related experience, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and roles.
• Knowledge of inventory control, lead times, and demand planning.
• Ability to generate and manage purchase orders, vendor records, and reports.
• Excellent communication skills to comprehend and follow direction and convey detailed data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships and work collaboratively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPM certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project procurement requirements are understood and procured products and services meet lead-time, price, and quality requirements.
• Review and approve purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
• Analyze the supply chain using an integrated purchasing approach to maximize profitability and achieve objectives.
• Engage and coordinate with line managers to implement appropriate commodity and supply strategies.
• Participate as a key member of Cross-Functional Teams in supplier selection, rationalization, development, performance measurement, and recognition.
• Perform spend and commodity analysis and assist with developing contract negotiation strategies.
• Gather and report metrics to assess procurement operations effectiveness.
• Use business acumen, influencing skills, and customer service when working with colleagues and customers.

What This Job Offers

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