Corporate Buyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +13 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in meeting the purchasing and sourcing requirements for corporate functional teams.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to grasp their needs, project scope, timelines, and budget constraints.

• Prepare and distribute requests for quotations and competitive bidding opportunities.

• Evaluate supplier proposals and provide recommendations for the best overall choice.

• Negotiate pricing, payment conditions, service standards, and other commercial agreements.

• Generate and manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier documentation.

• Aid in contract renewals and identify potential improvements in pricing or terms.

• Oversee supplier onboarding, insurance verification, compliance, and necessary documentation.

• Address and resolve issues related to suppliers, purchase orders, invoices, and services.

• Monitor savings, sourcing activities, and supplier performance metrics.

• Ensure accurate procurement records are maintained while adhering to company policies and approval workflows.

• Assist procurement leaders with larger sourcing and supplier management projects.

• Take on additional procurement tasks and responsibilities as business needs shift.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance, data analytics, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of two years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or a related business function.

• Significant internship or co-op experience may be considered as part of the required experience.

• Proven expertise in data mining, analysis, and presentation.

• Capability to organize intricate data and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.

• Experience in conducting competitive bids, evaluating supplier proposals, or assisting in negotiations.

• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.

• Competence in managing multiple priorities and collaborating effectively with various corporate functions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement or ERP systems.

• Familiarity with the waste-to-energy, utilities, energy, or industrial services sectors.

• Knowledge of the waste management or environmental services industry.

• Experience in procuring professional services, consulting, software, marketing services, environmental services, financial services, or other corporate needs.

• Background in supporting multiple corporate functions within a complex organization.

• Experience with Jaggaer, SAP, Oracle, or similar procurement systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage

• Prescription drug coverage

• Vision coverage

• Dental coverage

• FSA

• HSA

• Short-term disability benefits

• Long-term disability benefits

• 401(k) plan with up to 7% company match

• Company-paid life insurance

• AD&D insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Educational assistance