1708 - Buyer, Indirect Procurement- Generalist

LogicSource • Columbus, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

LogicSource is an innovative leader in sourcing and procurement services, helping companies increase profits through better buying. Operated by a 500-person collective of procurement professionals, we are deeply rooted in data and insight-driven strategic sourcing, category management, operational excellence, and value delivery. Partnering with Fortune 500 companies, we build and nurture strategic relationships while delivering strong execution that drives measurable bottom-line impact and the development of best-in-class procurement capabilities. Learn more about us at www.logicsource.com .

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Buyer at our client located in Columbus, OH. This position will be focused on supporting one of our retail clients with inventory management, spot sourcing, building, executing and analyzing competitive requests for proposals, supplier selection and management and supporting projects that involve tactical execution. You will be a key member of our Client Relationship Management team, reporting to our Manager, Sourcing and Procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 1-3 years of retail procurement experience required with an understanding and focus on supply chain, retail operations, and financial analytics.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word;
• Ability to excel in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires a fast learner and flexible thinker.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Desire and ability to take full ownership of projects and produce high-quality work.
• Strong work ethic with excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• knowledge of job management software highly preferred.
• Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified Professional in Supply Management, and/or Project Management Professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing country specific inventory to support daily store operations in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
• Supports international and domestic real estate store activity by ensuring stores open on time with complete supply packages.
• Supports and/or manages the relationship with internal brand customers; operations, visual & finance, working cross-functionally to deliver on objectives within a seasonal budget.
• Performs competitive domestic & international sourcing events and projects, develop strong negotiation skills through supplier selection and alignment of capabilities and business requirements; managing quality of products with timely issue resolution; driving total cost of ownership.
• Maintains a positive outlook and takes accountability to provide the highest level of service and professionalism.
• Demonstrate strong project management competencies to organize and execute projects while documenting decisions and keeping applicable parties informed; flexes to the needs of the business.
• Communicates in a highly effective manner (verbal and written).
• Excellent time management, including proven ability to work independently and cross functionally, strong organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to execute tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely fashion while managing multiple, competing priorities in a speed model environment with minimal supervision.
• Possess strengths in core competencies: Fast & agile, collaboration, innovation & reinvent.
• Potential to manage specific categories, including SRM, competitive benchmarking, customer relationship management, business reviews and management to define SLAs to ensure effective category performance.
• Completes administrative tasks accurately and in time: Tactically supports needs of team and customers about accurate data entry, reporting and analysis for supply and packaging programs.
• Completes and audits commercial invoices.
• Updates Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manages meeting agendas, meeting notes, and project management tracking spreadsheets.
• Manages issue resolutions in support of the supply program, proactively identifying trends and making recommendations to align on weekly buys to support changing business needs and eliminate back-orders.
• Executes supply catalog maintenance (add, remove, change SKUs) with suppliers and internal customers.

Benefits

• flexible PTO
• extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Employer‑funded HRA
• 401(k) match
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• AD&D
• life insurance
• fertility assistance
• Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care.
• support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave.
• behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan and everyday support tools to help with mental health.

What This Job Offers

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