Buyer/Planner

BEPC Inc. is looking for a Buyer/Planner in Urbana, OHPAID WEEKLY!!! Work Location: Onsite + Hybrid Contract: W2 Length (6-months, Onsite) Benefits: Medical, Vision, Health Care, 25K Life Insurance Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Pay rate: $29.00-$32.00Shift: M-F 1st ShiftPosition OverviewAs a Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for managing and executing the organization's procurement and purchasing activities at a strategic level. This position plays a pivotal part in ensuring efficient procurement processes, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function. You will oversee complex procurement projects, manage a team of procurement professionals, and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives.You will report directly to our Procurement Manager and you will work out of our Urbana, OH location on a Hybrid work schedule. It is a full-time hybrid position 3 in the office and 2 remote. For the first 90 days it is on site only.In this role, you are essential in optimizing procurement practices, enhancing profitability, and securing a reliable and agile supply chain, making your expertise an indispensable asset to our organization's success.Key Responsibilities:• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity.• Oversee and manage complex procurement projects from initiation to completion, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and delivery, ensuring project goals are met within scope, budget, and timeline.• Provide guidance to a team of procurement professionals, including buyers, purchasing agents, and coordinators, ensuring the successful execution of procurement projects.• Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain, addressing concerns and resolving issues.• Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate and organized records.• Establish and enforce quality control standards in procurement processes, conducting regular inspections and performance assessments..• Leverage technology solutions, such as procurement software and analytics, to enhance procurement processes, monitoring, and reporting.You Must Have:• 1-3 years experience in procurement and project management• Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects.• In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.We Value:• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills• Continuous learning and self-development.USOPS