Procurement Buyer

Titan America•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The Procurement Buyer manages the end-to-end procurement process, supports strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiates supplier agreements, and ensures timely acquisition of goods and services. The role calls for strong SAP experience and expertise in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and operational purchasing. Relevant industry experience may include mining, fleet operations, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive environments. The position manages purchasing and procurement data in SAP, develops and implements sourcing strategies, evaluates suppliers and proposals, and collaborates with internal teams to forecast demand and address supply risks. It also handles procurement related to fleet operations, including vehicles, equipment, parts, maintenance services, and vendor agreements, while supporting fleet lifecycle management and cost optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience.
At least 5 years of SAP experience, including Purchase Order creation and management, Framework Agreements, vendor management, and procurement reporting and analytics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in mining, fleet management, manufacturing, heavy industrial operations, construction materials, or aggregates.
Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or APICS.
Experience sourcing MRO, capital equipment, or fleet services.

Responsibilities

Create, manage, and track Purchase Orders and Framework Agreements in SAP.
Manage procurement data, pricing, supplier records, and purchasing documentation in SAP.
Negotiate, implement, and maintain commercial contracts.
Ensure procurement activities align with company policies, budgets, and operational requirements.
Monitor order status and resolve supply issues to support uninterrupted operations.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and supply chain improvements.
Conduct market analysis, supplier evaluations, and total cost of ownership assessments.
Develop sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials, services, equipment, and fleet-related requirements.
Support category management initiatives and long-term procurement strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
Conduct supplier performance reviews and manage supplier scorecards.
Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, service, and cost.
Resolve supplier issues and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
Lead RFQ/RFP processes from development through award recommendation.
Evaluate commercial proposals and coordinate cross-functional supplier selection.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, finance, and supply chain teams to forecast demand and procurement requirements.
Analyze consumption trends and develop procurement plans to support the business.
Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Manage sourcing and procurement related to fleet operations, including vehicles, equipment, parts, maintenance services, and vendor agreements.
Support fleet lifecycle management initiatives and cost optimization programs.