🚀 Join Our Team as an Operational Buyer – Indirect Level II! 🚀
We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Operational Buyer to join our team on a 9-month contract, onsite in Vacaville, CA. If you have a passion for procurement, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and are ready to contribute to a key area of our operations, this opportunity is for you!
Job Overview:
As an Operational Buyer – Indirect Level II, you’ll play a crucial role in providing buying services for indirect goods, services, and CAPEX across several sites. Your work will ensure that third-party spending is efficient, value-driven, and compliant with internal procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and validate Purchase Requisitions for indirect products/services and CAPEX.
- Manage the competitive bid process and execute RFx market interventions.
- Support Strategic Buyers in negotiating low-value contracts with suppliers.
- Place Purchase Orders, obtain order confirmations, and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
- Maintain relevant data fields in SAP, including delivery dates and supplier order confirmations.
- Manage non-conformance, rejections, and returns with suppliers and Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams.
- Monitor and track supplier performance, raising issues with Strategic Buyers or Category Managers as needed.
- Promote the use of e-catalogues (Ariba) and other approved buying channels to generate automation.
- Collaborate closely with Accounts Payable and the P2P enablement team to resolve invoice and GRIR queries.
- Respond to AP inquiries and perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong customer service mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skill sets.
- Deep understanding of general business practices.
- Experience in Operational Procurement and Purchasing of indirect goods/services and CAPEX.
- Hands-on experience with SAP ERP and SAP Ariba in a purchasing/procurement role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage suppliers and carry out low-value negotiations.
- Strong persuasion and influencing skills.
Educational & Professional Requirements:
- Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, or Supply Chain (Associate or Bachelor's).
- 3-5 years of relevant experience.
If you're ready to take on a challenging role that offers opportunities for growth and learning, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration.
You can email me at harika.gurram@harveynash.com or call me at 510-975-4952.
