Buyer/Planner

The Structures Company•Urbana, OH

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About The Position

The Buyer/Planner develops and executes procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals for cost-effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity. The role oversees complex procurement projects from initiation through completion, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and delivery. It manages procurement and purchasing activities at a strategic level, aiming for efficient processes, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with organizational objectives. The position provides guidance to procurement professionals, fosters strategic relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and ensures procurement activity follows applicable regulations, compliance standards, internal policies, and record-keeping requirements. It also establishes quality-control standards, conducts regular inspections and performance assessments, and uses procurement software and analytics to improve processes, monitoring, and reporting. The role is a six-month contract with potential for extension, based in Urbana, Ohio, on the first shift.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR regulations.
1–3 years of experience in procurement and project management.
A proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects.
In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset for procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals for cost-effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity.
Oversee complex procurement projects from initiation to completion, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and delivery.
Provide guidance to buyers, purchasing agents, and coordinators.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to support a reliable, responsive supply chain.
Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies, and maintain accurate records.
Establish and enforce procurement quality-control standards through inspections and performance assessments.
Use procurement software and analytics to improve processes, monitoring, and reporting.
Manage and execute procurement and purchasing activities at a strategic level.
Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives.