Buyer

Overview Put your negotiating and purchasing skills in high gear! Esri's Procurement Team is seeking a dynamic individual who enjoys analysis and negotiation. In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing indirect goods and services. Responsibilities Procure indirect materials, supplies, services, and equipment as required Resolve supplier issues/concerns Generate cost savings via negotiating, securing alternate source/product, or implementing process alternatives Maintain positive, effective relationships with suppliers and internal customers Resolve A/P invoice issues related to purchases Accurately and promptly reconcile assigned credit card accounts Effectively prioritize workload to achieve optimum efficiencies Requirements 2+ years of purchasing experience in a business environment (such as commercial, operations, consumer products) Detail-oriented team player with negotiating ability or related experience Superior customer service skills, excellent organizational skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills Good Microsoft Excel and problem-solving skills Ability to establish priorities and work with minimal supervision Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US Due to the nature of this role, employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include a credit check where legally permitted, in accordance with applicable laws Bachelor's degree in business or related field Recommended Qualifications Previous experience in contract processing or related discipline Knowledge of SAP Experience with strategic sourcing Total Rewards Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Base salary range: $70,304 — $88,920 USD Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. #J-18808-Ljbffr ESRI