Buyer

Framatome North America•Christiansburg, VA

12d•$57,000 - $74,000

About The Position

The Buyer supports project procurement by ensuring requirements are understood and that purchased products and services meet lead-time, price, and quality needs. The role reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount, coordinates with line managers on commodity and supply tasks, and participates in supplier selection, development, performance measurement, and other relationship activities. It also contributes to spend analysis and supply or contract negotiation strategies, maintains purchasing-system data, and reports procurement metrics. The position emphasizes customer service, collaboration, accurate purchasing records, supplier performance, on-time delivery, inventory monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
Foundational understanding of procurement processes and supply chain roles.
Strong teamwork and ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Ability to multitask efficiently and collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
Ability to track purchase orders, assess supplier performance, and monitor inventory to support on-time delivery.
Ability to maintain precise purchasing records and contribute to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Eagerness to expand expertise in procurement, supply chain logistics, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

Ensure project procurement requirements are understood and procured products and services meet lead-time, price, and quality requirements.
Review and approve purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
Coordinate with line managers to implement appropriate commodity and supply tasks.
Participate in supplier 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 procurement operations.
Develop business acumen and customer service with colleagues and customers.
Track purchase orders, assess supplier performance, and monitor inventory to support on-time delivery.
Maintain precise purchasing records and contribute to continuous improvement projects.