Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Buyer, Systems Supply Chain
Supply Chain Operations 2-RW0375

The Buyer is a professional individual contributor responsible for the strategic and operational procurement of goods and services critical to organizational success. Serving at the intersection of finance and procurement, this role ensures material and service availability while optimizing cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.

The Buyer manages day-to-day purchasing activities, evaluates sourcing options, negotiates pricing and contract terms, and develops productive supplier relationships to secure the best overall value for the organization. This role analyzes purchasing trends, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and partners closely with internal stakeholders to support operational and production requirements.

Operating with a high degree of independence, the Buyer applies in-depth procurement knowledge and experience to resolve complex purchasing challenges, balance competing priorities, and improve procurement processes. The role utilizes established policies, procedures, and industry best practices while taking new perspectives to solve problems and drive business results. The Buyer serves as a resource and subject matter expert for less experienced team members and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain functions.

The Buyer will apply advanced knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing practices, and supplier management. Solves complex problems by adapting existing solutions and exercising independent judgment while working with minimal supervision and prioritizing work independently. This role Leads purchasing activities with significant operational impact and serve as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience. Drive process improvements and cost optimization opportunities. The ideal candidate will build effective partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and influence outcomes through expertise, analysis, and negotiation rather than through direct supervisory authority.

Buyer (Professional Career Track - Level 3)
Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues such as delays or quality concerns.

Use systems to manage requisitions and generate purchasing reports.

Maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Responsible for Strategic Procurement Planning

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with financial and operational goals.

Conduct market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.

Manager the Purchase Order Management process

Create, review, and issue purchase orders based on requisitions and inventory levels with a cap of $50,000.

Monitor orders for timely delivery and accuracy.

Conduct Financial Analysis and Oversee Budget Management

Analyze procurement data and expenditures to track budget performance.

Collaborate with finance teams to manage procurement budgets and forecasts.

Research and assess suppliers for quality, reliability, and ethical standards.

Draft and review supplier contracts.

Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.

Maintain supplier databases and conduct audits.

Will Oversee Compliance and Risk Management

Assess and mitigate risks such as supplier dependencies and price volatility.

Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.

Work closely with finance, accounting, operations, and other departments.

Provide financial insights to support decision-making.

Drive initiatives to enhance procurement processes and systems.

Advanced skills in Microsoft office Suite and similar software

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or Engineering.

3-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in manufacturing or intralogistics.

Travel Requirement

Position is non-Sedentary and will require travel

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with!

Check us out at Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service.

We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume online. We are a drug free company. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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