Procurement Buyer

We're Hiring: Procurement Buyer

The Procurement Buyer owns the end-to-end procurement workflow - from reviewing purchase order requirements to vendor selection and analysis, contract negotiation, invoice review, vendor management, and ensuring on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate excels in planning, organization, and negotiation, and is always looking for ways to improve procurement processes and bring innovation to the role.

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What you'll be doing

• Assess internal clients' needs to define purchase requirements
• Proactively identify, negotiate, and execute cost-saving (savings) initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier optimization, and contract negotiations
• Analyze supplier proposals to identify the best cost-benefit for the company
• Negotiate pricing with vendors to secure the best terms for products and services
• Research market trends to determine optimal purchase timing for specific items
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure purchases meet company needs
• Monitor inventory levels and order additional stock as needed
• Review supplier bids to confirm compliance with company standards
• Review vendor proposals and select contract recipients
• Manage and maintain the purchasing data system
• Partner with Finance to forecast quarterly purchases and secure purchase approvals
• Review purchase orders for accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate with warehouses and logistics to optimize domestic and international shipping
• Provide recommendations to lower costs
• Review invoices and oversee delivery compliance for products and services
• Maintain documentation for audit and control procedures; keep purchasing records accurate and up to date
• Help establish and maintain a purchasing budget
• Track procurement KPIs and provide regular reporting

Technical skills & experience

• Bilingual - English and Spanish required
• Experience in procurement and purchasing
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain management
• Telecommunications or construction industry experience is a plus
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong vendor management skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related field is a plus

Soft skills

• Planning - You stay prepared to meet purchasing needs and set milestones to hit deadlines.
• Organization - You manage your time well across multiple tasks and keep vendor and contract information well organized.
• Communication - You communicate effectively in English and Spanish with diverse stakeholders, and build lasting relationships through strong interpersonal connection.
• Negotiation - You're skilled at finding common ground and creating win-win outcomes.
• Flexibility - You're curious about multicultural environments, adapt your approach to support collaboration, and adjust quickly to change.
• Problem solving - You look for alternative solutions and work through obstacles to reach a goal.
• Innovative thinking - You embrace new ideas and are comfortable adopting new technology.

Work arrangement

Hybrid - McAllen, TX