Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

The Buyer reports to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for managing supplier relationships, executing complex procurement activities, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives. This role progresses from independently managing assigned supplier accounts and moderately complex purchases (Level II) to leading high-value negotiations, developing category strategies, and mentoring junior buyers (Level III). The Buyer will work cross-functionally with Production, Operations, Finance, and leadership to align procurement with business goals.
Procurement & Purchasing

• Manage assigned supplier accounts and execute purchase orders accurately and within approved budgets
• Analyze quotes, costs, and lead times to support sound purchasing decisions
• Process procurement requirements from requisition through PO issuance, including verification of specifications and pricing
• Assist with PO/invoice reconciliation; maintain and update delivery dates and PO values in Deltek Costpoint
• Provide regular purchase order status reports to supervisor, including packing slip numbers for closed orders
• (resolve delivery, quality, and pricing issues in a timely manner
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed
• (Identify and track cost-saving opportunities and process improvement initiatives
• (Level III) Monitor overhead budgets and capital expenditures (CapEx) to ensure procurement alignment with financial targets
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams to align procurement activities with project needs
• Work closely with the Estimating department to quote all materials and services for work the company bids
• (Level III) Develop and implement long-term procurement and category strategies
• (Level III) Conduct market analysis, trend forecasting, and global sourcing evaluation
• (Level III) Partner with Finance on inventory, billing, and compliance matters
• (Level III) Work with sister sites on cost savings initiatives and program rollouts
• (Level III) Implement or optimize procurement systems and tools to streamline operations

Verify delivery of materials; inspect incoming shipments for accuracy, condition, and proper distribution
Perform material staging, kitting, HAZMAT handling, and material distribution as needed
Maintain shipping logs, purchase request logs, and related documentation
Support cycle counts and inventory control activities
Maintain an organized, clean warehouse environment
Mentor and provide guidance to Level I and Level II buyers
Contribute to procurement policy development and best practice standards
Serve as point of contact for critical vendor issues and urgent sourcing needs
kSARIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabilities/Veterans
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
Level II: Minimum 25 years of procurement/buying experience
Level III: Minimum 58+ years of progressive procurement experience, including strategic sourcing
Must be 18 years of age or older
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
(Level III) Experience with procurement systems implementation or optimization preferred
ability to evaluate quotes, costs, lead times, and supplier performance data
Proven ability to work in a warehouse/storeroom environment; Ability to operate basic hand tools and differentiate colors (required for fiber optic and copper cable identification/repair)