Buyer

Role Overview:

-Work with suppliers in the fabrication and raw materials Supply Chain to ensure materials are available for global locations based on customer needs.
-Improve and maintain supplier performance in quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

-Manage suppliers daily and strategically (place orders, follow up, resolve issues, communicate demand, prepare and negotiate contracts).
-Provide timely support to internal and external clients.
-Follow corporate and Supply Chain policies, prioritize safety, and adhere to company values.
-Oversee strategic suppliers, work within a team, and report to a Supply Chain Manager.
-Lead and participate in projects supporting organizational goals.
-Work in an office with occasional visits to production areas and supplier sites (may involve travel).

Skills and Competencies:

-Supply Chain Management: Ensure procurement processes meet standards, build relationships, manage risks.
-Supplier Management: Handle moderately complex suppliers, manage costs, maintain relationships.
-Supplier Selection: Define buyer-supplier relationships, support sourcing and selection.
-Contract Management: Develop and manage contracts, lead negotiations, track performance.
-Negotiation: Create and execute strategies for complex items, resolve risks.
-Cost Management: Apply business strategies, analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
-Purchasing Execution: Manage purchase orders, resolve issues, analyze cost models.
-Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, promote cross-functional teamwork.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

-Bachelors degree with 5-7 years of experience
-Experience with ERP software and MS Office Suite

-Supply Chain Certification (ASCM, APICS, etc.).
-Affiliation with professional purchasing organizations.
-6-Sigma certification (Blackbelt or Greenbelt).
-Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.