Located in Roanoke , VA
Pay: $20 per hour
Job Full Description
About the Role:
Express Employment Professionals is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer with strong analytical skills and project support experience. This role will be responsible for procurement activities, supplier management, and data-driven analysis to support business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Core Procurement Skills
- Create and manage purchase orders
- Communicate with suppliers regarding delivery dates, pricing, and order confirmations
- Understand basic contract terms, including pricing, lead times, and payment terms
- Manage inventory levels, reorder points, and shortages
- Support sourcing events with data and documentation
2. Analytical Skills
- Utilize Excel for pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic formulas
- Analyze spend, pricing changes, minimum order quantities (MOQ), and supplier performance
- Track cost savings and KPI metrics
3. Project Support
- Participate in cost-reduction, supplier consolidation, and process-improvement projects
- Gather, clean, and prepare data for project teams
4. Supplier & Internal Collaboration Skills
- Communicate effectively with suppliers regarding quotes, orders, and issues
- Collaborate closely with scheduling, production, logistics, and finance teams
5. Systems & Technical Skills
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (JDE preferred)
- Run reports and extract data from ERP systems
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, temporary assignment
Roanoke, VA
2541
1910 Electric Road
Roanoke, VA 24018
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