Buyer 2

Job Title

The purpose of this role is to administer all purchasing activities within an assigned area. Responsible for negotiation and documentation of assigned contracts, and obtaining goods and services at best value. Fosters relations, provides technical and specialized support to requesters.

Responsibilities

Provides purchasing, supplier management, project, and customer support for Meetinghouse Facilities / Support Services. Manages assigned purchasing activities from request through completion; develops supplier and customer relationships; resolves purchasing and invoice issues; and supports projects, process improvements, training, and operational initiatives. This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-office attendance, with remote work available in accordance with department guidelines and business needs.

Essential Functions / Approximate Time Allocation

30% – Purchase Order & Transaction Management Creates and manages purchase orders; coordinates ordering and delivery requirements; monitors transactions; maintains purchasing records; and resolves invoice, Match Exception (ME), and Invoice Action Needed (IAN) issues.

25% – Customer & DTA Support Provides dedicated purchasing support to assigned DTA area(s), Facilities Coordinators, Facilities Managers, and other internal customers. Builds relationships, responds to requests, resolves issues, and provides ongoing communication and support.

20% – Project Support Supports projects and organizational initiatives through purchasing coordination, supplier engagement, ordering, issue resolution, and collaboration with project teams and business partners.

15% – Supplier Management Manages assigned supplier relationships, supports supplier performance, resolves service and delivery concerns, coordinates with Supplier Relationship Managers, and identifies opportunities to improve value and service.

10% – Process Improvement, Analytics & Team Support Supports reporting, training, cross-training, process improvement, technology and automation initiatives, operational metrics, and other team priorities.

Key Qualifications

• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-management skills
• Purchasing, supplier-management, and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing workload demands
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to analyze information and resolve purchasing and invoice issues
• Effective collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional partners
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Comfortable using data, reporting tools, and technology to improve operations

Percentages are approximate and may vary based on business needs, assigned portfolio, projects, and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: BA and at least 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required; Seasoned professional with commensurate understanding and experience in application of effective purchasing principles; Up to 15% domestic and international travel for up to 2 weeks at time; ability to use computer and learn new technology quickly; excellent negotiation skills.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.