Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Indianapolis, IN (hybrid Thu–Fri onsite). Supports California site.

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $20/hr $30/hr (W2)

 

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

 

Job Description

We are seeking a  Buyer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in  indirect commodity support, supplier negotiations, and procure-to-pay compliance and a proven ability to  resolve invoicing issues, administer sourcing events, and maintain data integrity across procurement systems .

Responsibilities:

• Support Global Commodity Managers across indirect categories including Logistics, Corporate Services, Manufacturing, Facilities Management, Engineering Services, Test, and Tooling.
• Adhere to the company code of ethics and ensure compliance with processes and policies.
• Investigate chronic invoicing issues and drive root-cause resolution to enable accurate, on-time supplier payments.
• Review contractual agreements and supplier compliance requirements.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, terms of business, and final pricing.
• Audit supplier data and maintain data integrity in Coupa.
• Administer sourcing events for the assigned site and issue purchase orders.
• Support special projects and assist the Category team as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate degree with 4 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree, or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience resolving invoice discrepancies and executing procure-to-pay processes.
• Ability to administer sourcing events and manage purchase orders.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, with excellent professional writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Time and task management skills with the ability to drive completion.
• Procurement experience and negotiation skills, including work with small businesses.
• Familiarity with Coupa; SAP exposure or readiness for future SAP implementation.
• Awareness of CMC (ceramic matrix composites) as an emerging technology.
• Organizational skills and tactful vendor engagement to align with Rolls-Royce processes.

Work Schedule & Location Details:

• Monday through Friday. Onsite in Indiana on Thursday and Friday.
• Core hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, with occasional flex to support California operations.

\nCompany Description

BCforward is a leading workforce solutions company connecting skilled professionals with top employers nationwide. We are committed to empowering careers through meaningful opportunities, professional growth, and exceptional support throughout the employment journey.

Company Description

BCforward is a leading workforce solutions company connecting skilled professionals with top employers nationwide. We are committed to empowering careers through meaningful opportunities, professional growth, and exceptional support throughout the employment journey.