Junior Buyer (Contract)

Mercedes-Benz R&D North America • Atlanta, GA

102d • $33 - $37

About The Position

Support the company-wide procurement processes. Participate in negotiations, working closely with internal customers. Maintain supplier relationships and agreements. Ensure compliance in all Purchasing activities according to the Purchasing Guidelines.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management or similar field
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts clearly and identify trends & variances.
• Integrate information from a variety of sources with varied levels of complexity.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate statistical information.
• Strong presentation skills, as well as knowledge of MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint).
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to re-prioritize tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Offer support to requestors on Procurement tools & processes.
• Lead the RFQ process and award business to selected suppliers.
• Select qualified suppliers, in conjunction with business partners, for the RFI and RFQ process.
• Build & maintain relationships, and negotiate pricing & contract terms with domestic and international suppliers.
• Execute purchase agreements according to purchasing procedures.
• Collaborate with internal customers, management, suppliers, legal, and various other departments.
• Identify cost savings opportunities, process improvements and standardizations.
• Prepare bid specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchase of goods and services.
• Identify all stakeholders and assemble the appropriate sourcing team (cross functional, cross segmental, subject matter aspects).
• Contribute in process improvement goals designed to effectively enhance the procurement process.
• Support management in analyzing historical spend data and identifying areas of sourcing synergies/opportunities.
• Manage and achieve tactical purchasing goals in the areas of negotiation, contract processing and vendor monitoring.
• Perform full range of vendor management activities (onboarding, offboarding, supplier background checks, master data updates, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 18 company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance program
• Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees