Buyer, Indirect Procurement- Generalist

LogicSource•Columbus, OH

2d•$60,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LogicSource is seeking a full-time Buyer to support a retail client. The role focuses on inventory management, spot sourcing, competitive requests for proposals, supplier selection and management, and tactical project execution. The Buyer is part of the Client Relationship Management team and reports to the Manager, Sourcing, and Procurement. The position is associated with the client in Columbus, Ohio, and may require 10–20% travel to Columbus. The Buyer manages country-specific inventory to support store operations and helps ensure domestic and international stores open on time with complete supply packages. The role partners with internal stakeholders across operations, visual, and finance; conducts sourcing activities; supports supplier relationships and product quality; and contributes to category performance and cost management. It also includes administrative and analytical work related to supply and packaging programs, invoices, operating procedures, meeting records, project tracking, issue resolution, and supply catalog maintenance. LogicSource describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The company offers flexible PTO, a flexible hybrid work environment, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, an employer-funded HRA, a 401(k) match, healthcare and dependent-care FSAs, disability coverage, AD&D, life insurance, fertility assistance, supplemental accident/hospitalization/critical-care benefits, leave support, and behavioral health services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
1–3 years of retail procurement experience, with an understanding of and focus on supply chain, retail operations, and financial analytics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and learn quickly while thinking flexibly.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability and desire to take full ownership of projects and produce high-quality work.
Strong work ethic, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Knowledge of job management software.
Experience or strengths in the core competencies described as Fast & Agile, collaboration, innovation, and reinvention.

Responsibilities

Manage country-specific inventory to support daily store operations efficiently and cost-effectively.
Support international and domestic real estate store activity by helping ensure stores open on time with complete supply packages.
Support and/or manage relationships with internal brand customers in operations, visual, and finance, working cross-functionally to meet objectives within a seasonal budget.
Conduct competitive domestic and international sourcing events and projects; develop negotiation skills through supplier selection and alignment of supplier capabilities with business requirements.
Manage product quality and timely issue resolution while driving total cost of ownership.
Organize and execute projects, document decisions, keep relevant parties informed, and adapt to business needs.
Potentially manage specific categories, including supplier relationship management, competitive benchmarking, customer relationship management, business reviews, and defining SLAs to support effective category performance.
Accurately and promptly complete administrative work, including data entry, reporting, and analysis for supply and packaging programs.
Complete and audit commercial invoices.
Update Standard Operating Procedures.
Manage meeting agendas, meeting notes, and project-management tracking spreadsheets.
Resolve supply-program issues, proactively identify trends, and recommend weekly buys that address changing business needs and eliminate back-orders.
Maintain supply catalogs by adding, removing, or changing SKUs with suppliers and internal customers.
Provide service and professionalism and complete tasks thoroughly, accurately, and on time while handling competing priorities.

Benefits

Flexible PTO.
Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
Employer-funded HRA.
401(k) match.
Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
AD&D and life insurance.
Fertility assistance.
Supplemental benefits for accidents, hospitalization, and critical care.
Support for maternity/paternity, FMLA, and military leave.
Behavioral health services through the medical support insurance plan and mental health support tools.
Flexible hybrid work environment.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.