Procurement Buyer

As 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.

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

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit Description