Indirect Procurement Buyer

Meijer•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Performs tactical duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance with established Indirect Procurement and company policies and procedures. Researches, evaluates and purchases services, supplies and equipment based on price, service, quality and warranty to meet the needs of their customer. May participate in the writing of specifications, prepares bid forms and handles bidding process, analyzes bid results and makes recommendations, awards business, authorizes and signs purchase orders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
Procurement or professional purchasing experience preferred
Time management skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Strong communication skills.
Works well in teams.
Strong financial/analytical acumen.
Independently motivated.
Thorough understanding of the Supply Chain process.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Results oriented.
Effectively interfaces with all levels and departments within the organization.

Responsibilities

Adhere to sourcing guidelines for categories under management that optimize category spend throughout the category’s life cycle.
Facilitate the identification of equipment performance issues and resolution.
Lead pilots and tests conducted for the evaluation of innovation and new item applications, for assigned (i.e. Study & Designs).
Participate in the study and design of new fixtures, equipment and/or services.
Manage supplier performance and relationship issues (invoices, transportation claims, delivery, financial stability/metrics, etc.) using standard performance metrics (including the verification and monitoring of supplier qualification and certification programs).
Manage commodity performance metrics and report results to Indirect Procurement Operations Manager.
Develop cost savings, inventory, supplier and item complexity reduction goals.
Generate new or revised purchase orders, using the Procurement system; verify vendor product information, shipping information, delivery dates, budget codes, taxes, commodity codes and other related information.
Proofread purchase orders, makes necessary corrections and obtain Buyer or authorized signature.
Inform appropriate personnel on status of purchase orders as requested.
Occasionally support the expediting of shipments for timely deliveries.
Build, manage and report new store, remodel and project fixture and equipment budget status/costs for the categories under management.
Support process flow for the creation and approval of Meijer team member requisitions.
Work with Vendor Accounting, Vendors, and Meijer locations to research and resolve discrepancies with purchase orders; inform appropriate personnel on status of issues as requested.