Associate Buyer

Cellular Sales

Associate Buyer

 

ClassificationExempt

 

Reports toProcurement Manager/Procurement Director

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Summary

The Associate Buyer supports the procurement organization by providing purchasing and project assistance through procuring goods and services, vendor management and reporting and analytics.

 

Essential Functions 

Service/materials procurement and delivery coordination

Resolution of service vendor issues

Vendor management

Contract administration support

RFQ and RFI support

Reporting and analytics

Communication with internal stakeholders and vendors

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                                                                                                                             

 

Competencies

Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.

Customer Focus: Knowing the (internal and external) customer business needs and acting; accordingly, anticipating customer needs, and giving high priority to customer satisfaction and customer service.

Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.

Planning and Organizing: Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals.

Results Orientation: Being persistent and showing perseverance on achieving concrete and tangible results out of personal responsibility; getting optimum results from situations and being ready to take action and show tenacity in case of obstacles or resistance.

Written Communication: Expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well-organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology.;

 

Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

 

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some standing may be required at times. Must be able to sit for long periods. Must be ablet to perform repetitious hand and eye movements.

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary Monday through Friday,8a – 5pm

 

Travel0 – 10%

 

Required Education and Experience                                                                                 

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Proven ability to multi-task and stay organized in fast paced environment.

Professional oral and written communication

2-year degree

High School diploma.                                                                                                

 

Preferred Education and Experience

1-2 years procurement experience

Experience with ticketing systems such as Service Now or Service Channel

Experience with facility service providers and/or technology providers

Understanding of business and finance

Ability to effectively collaborate on a team

 

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Displays ownership and sense of urgency with assigned tasks and timely completion.

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and stay organized

Uncompromising customer focus

Listens for understanding                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

AAP/EEO StatementReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.       

 

Other DutiesPlease note