Procurement Buyer Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Buyer Specialist Job Location: Lynchburg Virginia 24501 Onsite Requirements: Procurement Buyer experience ERP systems, SAP Purchase Order process background Job Description: This procurement buyer will primarily be responsible for the execution buying supporting the Public Safety and Professional Communications business sector. Previous Buyer experience Purchases materials and/or services. Evaluates bids, negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Follows up on all awards through completion of order. Negotiates with suppliers regarding rejections, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Participant on the Supply Chain Category Teams - teams that evaluate and rate our suppliers, relative to production capability, performance and delivery. Responsible for low/high dollar procurements and tactical maintenance of all procurement systems (i.e. - expediting, de-expediting, purchase order maintenance, Rejection and Disposition Notification, Revision Change Notification). Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers and work in a team environment. Issue RFQs, evaluate bids, select suppliers, and place PO's. Negotiate price, delivery and service. Support Blanket Purchase Order awards & inventory programs. POC for ensuring delivery dates are met, handling over-shipments, cancellations, and receiving issues. Responsible to confirm all purchase orders through completion of delivery. Ensure supplier compliance via an internet portal (eXpo PO tracking). Follow-up on all awards through completion of order. Expedite Purchase Orders to meet operation 'need dates' - work with the suppliers to support unexpected demands. Monitor critical shortages daily and work/negotiate the premium requests from suppliers with Planning. Use SAP daily to analyze planning needs, update orders, create new PO's and add line items. Assist with invoice reconciliation using PeopleSoft when necessary. Responsible for data attribute accuracy - LT updates, min/mult updates and sending data steward requests. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Preferred Qualifications: ERP Business Systems and Agile (configuration mgmt.), experience a plus. Strong computer application skills - Excel, Word and Outlook as minimum. Enjoys working with people, developing relationships and sharing knowledge. Ability to communicate effectively (professionally) with both internal and external suppliers. Strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills. Strong follow-up skills are necessary. Analytical, problem solving. Multi-tasking capabilities. Positive attitude. **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply. This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**