Buyer

The Opportunity
Supporting our New Product Introduction team, the NPI Buyer position is a dynamic role within EP supply chain, supporting both research and development and new product teams. The NPI Buyer is responsible for procurement support of current NPI projects, working under direction to support all basic aspects of purchasing in conformance with client policies. This position is responsible for executing best practice in purchasing raw materials, sub-assemblies, and finished goods.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Create and process purchase orders, both direct and indirect, in accordance with documented procurement processes to include standard, subcontract, stock transfer, down-payment, and discount orders.
Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventories in support of project demands by working with cross-functional teams to include engineering, sourcing, planning, category, and shipping-receiving.
Process purchase requisitions and confer with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule, reviewing quotes and acknowledgements for accuracy.
Responsible for supporting and maintaining mutually beneficial long-term partnership with suppliers, enhancing good business relationships with the client.
Manage orders through completion and execute invoice resolution through order closure.
Lead special projects as requested.

Experience You'll Bring
Good working knowledge of Procurement concepts, procedures, and practices
General knowledge of SAP ERP system preferred
Will perform this job in a quality system environment
Working knowledge and application of business concepts, procedures, and practices

Required Qualifications
1-2 years of experience in purchasing/commodity management.
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Top 5 skills:
Indirect procurement experience, a support mindset, interest in learning, willingness to understand new product procurement and a positive team-player that works well in a diverse environment.

Education Requirements:
HS diploma or GED is acceptable as long as the required/preferred skills/experience is met.

Notes:
Position is primarily onsite with work from home once a week (typically Friday's).
Schedule is flexible and start time can be 7 -9 am and end time between 3 - 5 pm CST.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.