Buyer

Overview

We seek a highly organized Buyer to join our expanding Procurement team on a contract basis. This role involves managing numerous procurement requests, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers, and ensuring timely completion of purchase orders and contracts. The position operates on PST timezone hours and lasts six months with a pay rate of $55.56 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a large volume of procurement requests from various business stakeholders.
• Assess purchase requisitions for accuracy and adherence to policies.
• Source standard goods and services by collecting supplier quotes and analyzing pricing.
• Create, send, and manage purchase orders via the ZIP Request system.
• Work closely with Legal, Finance, Accounts Payable, and business stakeholders to complete contract and purchasing processes.
• Track purchase requests through their lifecycle and communicate updates proactively.
• Address issues related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments in collaboration with Accounts Payable and suppliers.
• Monitor procurement service level agreements to ensure timely task completion.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and system records.
• Look for ways to enhance procurement workflows and reduce manual tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Three to six years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain roles.
• Background in managing high-volume purchasing activities.
• Strong skills in organization and project management.
• Excellent communication abilities and proficiency in managing stakeholder expectations.
• Capability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistent follow-through on tasks.
• Experience with procurement platforms such as Coupa, ZIP, SAP Ariba, Oracle, Workday, or similar.
• Familiarity with contract management databases like IronClad or equivalents.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and reporting tools is preferred.

Desired Experience

• Experience within a rapidly growing technology company.
• Understanding of procurement policies and purchasing controls.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across Legal, Finance, and Accounts Payable departments.
• Knowledge of supplier onboarding and vendor management procedures.