Buyer, Indirect Procurement- Generalist

LogicSource • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

LogicSource is hiring a full-time Buyer to support a retail client in Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on inventory management, spot sourcing, competitive requests for proposals, supplier selection and management, and tactical project execution. The Buyer is a member of the Client Relationship Management team and reports to the Manager, Sourcing, and Procurement.

The position supports country-specific inventory and retail store operations, including domestic and international store activity and store openings. It works cross-functionally with internal brand customers in operations, visual, and finance to meet objectives within seasonal budgets. The role also supports supply and packaging programs through data entry, reporting, analysis, invoice auditing, standard operating procedure updates, meeting coordination, issue resolution, and supply catalog maintenance. The position may require 10 to 20% travel to Columbus, Ohio.

LogicSource describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with professional growth opportunities, flexible PTO, and a flexible hybrid work environment. Its benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; an employer-funded HRA; a 401(k) match; healthcare and dependent care FSAs; disability, AD&D, and life insurance; fertility assistance; supplemental accident, hospitalization, and 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; learn quickly and think flexibly.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability and desire to take ownership of projects and produce high-quality work.
• Strong work ethic and excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally, manage competing priorities with minimal supervision, and execute tasks thoroughly, accurately, and on time.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified Professional in Supply Management, and/or Project Management Professional certification.
• Knowledge of job management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage country-specific inventory to support daily store operations efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Support international and domestic real estate and store activity by ensuring stores open on time with complete supply packages.
• Support or manage relationships with internal brand customers in operations, visual, and finance, working cross-functionally to deliver objectives within seasonal budgets.
• Conduct competitive domestic and international sourcing events and projects; develop negotiation skills through supplier selection and alignment of capabilities with business requirements.
• Manage product quality, resolve issues in a timely manner, and drive total cost of ownership.
• Demonstrate project management skills by organizing and executing projects, documenting decisions, and keeping relevant parties informed.
• Provide service and professionalism, adapt to business needs, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Potentially manage specific categories, including supplier relationship management, competitive benchmarking, customer relationship management, business reviews, and defining service-level agreements to support 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, identify trends, and recommend weekly buys that address changing business needs and reduce back-orders.
• Maintain supply catalogs by adding, removing, and changing SKUs with suppliers and internal customers.
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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