Buyer

Overview Job Title: Buyer Location: Grand Island, NY Pay range: $28 - $30 Duration: 12+ months Responsibilities Job Title: Operational Buyer (Procurement) We are seeking an Operational Buyer to join our procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities, managing the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process, and ensuring timely procurement of goods and services. The candidate should have experience with SAP, supplier management, purchase order processing, and cross-functional collaboration to support business operations. Manage the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, including purchase requisition review, purchase order creation, and order tracking. Evaluate purchase requests and determine the appropriate sourcing or purchasing channel. Create and maintain purchase orders and operational contracts within the ERP system. Monitor purchase orders and coordinate changes related to pricing, quantities, delivery schedules, and supplier commitments. Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and resolve procurement-related issues. Support invoice reconciliation by working with internal accounting teams to resolve discrepancies. Assist in supplier claims, complaint resolution, and procurement issue management. Support supplier onboarding, registration, and qualification activities using SAP Ariba. Contribute to supplier performance monitoring and supplier relationship management. Maintain procurement master data, including vendors, materials, and catalog information. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across procurement, finance, supply chain, and operations to support business needs. Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives and perform other procurement-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or a related field, with at least 1 year of procurement or purchasing experience; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience working within Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) procurement processes. Hands-on experience creating and managing purchase orders. Experience working with suppliers, resolving procurement issues, and supporting supplier relationships. Familiarity with procurement policies, purchasing procedures, and compliance requirements. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP ERP, including SAP MM, SAP SRM, and SAP FI. Experience with SAP Ariba is highly preferred. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting supplier onboarding and supplier performance management. Knowledge of procurement master data management, including vendor and material master maintenance. Experience with invoice reconciliation, claims management, and procurement compliance. Familiarity with international procurement environments and cross-functional collaboration. Understanding of procurement best practices and continuous improvement methodologies. Key Skills Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) Procurement Purchasing Purchase Order Management Supplier Relationship Management

SAP ERP (SAP MM, SAP SRM, SAP FI)

SAP Ariba Invoice Reconciliation Vendor Management Procurement Compliance Master Data Management MS Excel Cross-Functional Collaboration This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to grow their career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while supporting critical purchasing operations and supplier management activities. Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dexian DISYS