Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

BCForward is currently looking for Buyer in Indianapolis, IN 46225

Job Title: Buyer

Location:  Indianapolis, IN 46225

Duration: Contract - 6 months, possible extension

Schedule: Hybrid, two days onsite

Job Description

• We are seeking a Buyer to join our team. The successful candidate will develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies that improve quality, cost, and delivery across the full product and service life cycle. The role will operate within the supply chain and purchasing teams to resolve supplier commercial issues and enhance competitive and commercial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Support and/or lead key contract negotiations, including cost analyses and negotiations on terms and conditions.
• Manage sourcing of parts and services, and create and maintain purchase documents.
• Oversee supplier operations and relationships within assigned commodity groups.
• Drive cost reduction and cost management to meet company targets.
• Support and/or lead development and execution of commodity strategies.
• Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Associate degree with 4+ years of operational, procurement, or logistical experience, OR Bachelor's with 2+ years, OR Master's degree, OR JD/PhD, OR 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Proficiency in sourcing, purchasing documentation, and supplier relationship management.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior procurement experience supporting government programs.
• Technical aptitude relevant to supplier and commodity management.
• Purchasing experience in a global environment.
• SAP experience.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.