Associate Buyer

We're seeking an Associate Buyer to join our Procurement /Supply Chain team in Philadelphia, PA. The Associate Buyer will be responsible for the learning process and supporting value-driven sourcing across our entire enterprise. The ideal candidate must be motivated by challenges and driven for success in all facets of sourcing from vendor identification, to vendor management.

*Must reside in or near Philadelphia, PA

Independence Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily apartments. IRT currently manages over 36,000 apartment homes, 120+ communities, in over 30 markets and 14 of the country's most desirable states. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals, which has resulted in record growth, making the Company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Buyers, operations, project managers, and leadership business partners to operationalize a documented sourcing process
• Deliver value to the organization while supporting business needs, communicating timelines, developing project approaches, and generating buy-in
• Conduct hands-on data collection that supports category sourcing approaches and performance measurements
• Work on our ERP solutions (Entrata and Epicor), bidding software (Prokuria), and other platforms to ensure data is maintained accurately and timely
• Support the Supply Chain team with organization-wide communications
• Build a strong relationship with internal stakeholders, company leadership, and vendors so that we continue to build durable Supply Chain organizational support and integration

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• 1+ years of experience in the delivery and management of procurement, data management, purchasing, strategic supply chain services, sourcing methods, and/or logistics
• Will consider recent graduates with supply chain/procurement internship experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication, persuasion and negotiation skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PP) and experience maintaining ERP systems

We offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Bonus Opportunities
• Stock Awards
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• BCBS PPO Health Insurance
• 401k with 4% match

Independence Realty Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.