Buyer - Temporary

Catalyst Family•Morgan Hill, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating the pricing of goods and materials to support the needs of field operations and office locations across the organization. This role ensures that purchases align with budgetary goals, quality standards, and operational timelines. The Buyer builds and maintains relationships with vendors, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and monitors market trends to secure the best possible value. Through thoughtful procurement practices, the Buyer helps optimize inventory, control costs, and support the efficient delivery of services organization-wide.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree
2-3 years’ experience purchasing items and equipment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or related discipline
NetSuite proficiency
Prior experience in the education sector a plus.
Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and levels of management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong influencing and negotiation abilities.
Proven planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review daily requisition reports; place and maintain purchase orders using appropriate payment methods.
Assist with month-end processes, including processing Purchasing credit card expense reports and securing approvals for exceptional requisitions and transactions according to the closing schedule.
Manage the Purchasing inbox and respond promptly to inquiries from internal teams and external vendors.
Communicate with vendors to request quotes, check availability, negotiate pricing and terms, confirm order status, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
Maintain thorough and accurate documentation for bids, Vendor Selection Forms, and other purchasing-related records.
Establish and manage vendor payment terms as directed.
Partner with department and program representatives to identify purchasing needs and resolve related issues as they arise.
Work closely with Accounts Payable to process vouchers and resolve billing discrepancies with suppliers and/or internal programs.
Support and contribute to special ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned.