Buyer

Framatome North America • Lynchburg, VA

7d • $57,000 - $74,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• Basic knowledge of procurement processes and roles.
• Knowledge of inventory control, lead times, and demand planning.
• Ability to generate and manage purchase orders, vendor records, and reports.
• Basic communication skills to comprehend, follow direction and convey detailed data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPM certification is preferred.
• Solid understanding of supply chain management principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Ideally 1–3 years of experience in procuring goods and services or working with supplier-facing systems.
• 1–2 years of experience working with the SAP enterprise system.
• 1–3 years of required experience in commodity management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in developing procurement plans, leading negotiations, and managing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that project procurement requirements are understood and that procured products and services meet lead-time, price and quality requirements.
• Review and approve purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
• Engage and coordinate with line managers to implement appropriate commodity/supply tasks.
• Participate in supplier relationship activities including selection, rationalization, development, performance measurement and recognition.
• Perform basic spend analysis and provide input to supply and contract negotiation strategies.
• Input and maintain relevant data in Purchasing information systems.
• Gather and report metrics to assess effectiveness of procurement operations.
• Continue to develop business acumen and customer service with colleagues and customers.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

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