Buyer

USM•Norristown, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supplier selection and contract execution with USM's suppliers for Exterior and Interior Services. In the execution of these tasks, this position involves supplier RFQs, negotiation of rates, confirmation of supplier quality and capacity, and post-award, collection of contract documents and maintenance of supplier compliance. This position also supports the operations team with regard to issue resolution and supplier quality scorecarding. A Buyer ensures all active client locations and services have a capable, qualified, affordable, and reliable supplier assigned and under contract.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain management, related field or the equivalent in education and work experience
3-5 years related work experience
1+ years general office experience
Certification in Supply Management
Fluency in English (Spanish is desirable but not required)
Contracts Experience
Customer Service Experience
Negotiation Skills
Project Management
Proficient with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Executes supplier selection activities including compliance, performance and affordability.
Negotiates to ensure suppliers are awarded at appropriate market rates
Onboards suppliers so that they are compliant and able to perform to client requirements without error.
Maintains supplier information within supplier database.
Creates and maintains supplier master data in ERP system as needed
Supports supplier management activities including performance feedback and new supplier acquisition
Supports supplier development activities and actively manages supplier capacity modeling based on requirements
Actively identifies cost reduction opportunities and negotiates proactively with existing supplier base, or obtains more market-appropriate alternatives
Interfaces with departments such as operations, marketing, legal, finance, accounting, field quality, and compliance to ensure service requirements are being met
Assists Sr. Buyer with the execution of daily work efforts, as appropriate.
Provides back-up support for Sr. Buyer, as needed.
Assists in training new procurement coordinators/specialists including ongoing mentorship
Promotes a positive safety culture by fully complying with all safety policies and procedures, and applicable federal, states and local regulations
Any other duties as requested by management