Buyer

Located in Roanoke , VA

Salary: $20 per hour

About the Role:
Express Employment Professionals is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer with strong analytical skills and project support experience. This role will be responsible for procurement activities, supplier management, and data-driven analysis to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Core Procurement Skills

• Create and manage purchase orders
• Communicate with suppliers regarding delivery dates, pricing, and order confirmations
• Understand basic contract terms, including pricing, lead times, and payment terms
• Manage inventory levels, reorder points, and shortages
• Support sourcing events with data and documentation

2. Analytical Skills

• Utilize Excel for pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic formulas
• Analyze spend, pricing changes, minimum order quantities (MOQ), and supplier performance
• Track cost savings and KPI metrics

3. Project Support

• Participate in cost-reduction, supplier consolidation, and process-improvement projects
• Gather, clean, and prepare data for project teams

4. Supplier & Internal Collaboration Skills

• Communicate effectively with suppliers regarding quotes, orders, and issues
• Collaborate closely with scheduling, production, logistics, and finance teams

5. Systems & Technical Skills

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (JDE preferred)
• Run reports and extract data from ERP systems

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, temporary assignment

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