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Do you have experience as a Buyer or working within Procurement? Do you thrive on building vendor relationships and making smart purchasing decisions that directly impact operations? Are you ready to bring your procurement expertise into a role where you’ll have a voice, autonomy, and clear opportunity for growth? If you answered yes to these questions, then we should talk! ASSA ABLOY is adding a Buyer to our team who will be supporting multiple locations across the US. This will be an on-site role based out of our Service Center in Mesquite, Texas. What would you do as our Buyer? The Buyer plays a key role in supporting procurement operations across multiple Service Center locations. This role focuses on managing indirect spend, coordinating day-to-day purchasing activities, and driving process and system improvements. Responsibilities Build and maintain strong vendor relationships while monitoring performance and accountability. Support risk analysis and mitigation efforts with external suppliers. Analyze indirect spend for patterns and opportunities to drive improvement through vendor consolidation and redundant SKU reduction. Manage RFQs, issue purchase orders, and ensure timely material delivery through proactive follow-up. Contribute to procurement system enhancements, helping identify inefficiencies and implement improved workflows. Support initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy. Partner with internal teams to ensure indirect MRO items align with operational end‑user needs. Analyze supplier performance data to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement. Collaborate with other ASSA ABLOY entities to streamline processes and reduce redundancy. Resolve invoice discrepancies through root cause analysis and implement strategies to minimize errors. Identify and implement cost‑saving initiatives, tracking results and driving supplier accountability. Support reporting responsibilities and assist with other duties as needed. Continually promote a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees. Demonstrate strict adherence to the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct and ASSA ABLOY Health & Safety Policy. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred. Minimum 2 years of purchasing, buying, or procurement experience. Manufacturing or production environment experience is a plus. Proficient in ERP systems (NetSuite or JD Edwards preferred). Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel with formulas and pivot tables). Proven ability to build strong internal and external partnerships. Self‑starter with a track record of resourcefulness and initiative. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation abilities. Experience in cost analysis and executing strategic cost‑saving initiatives. Benefits Competitive Salary Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision Short and Long‑term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) Program with company contributions Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities Flexible Spending Employee Assistance Program Discount portal Recognition, well‑being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr