Operations Buyer

Job Purpose and Impact

The Purchasing Coordinator III will apply deep knowledge of local practices and procedures to handle, organize and coordinate procurement of materials, goods, services and supplies. In this role, you will conduct activities focused on transporting products from suppliers to customers and conduct activities to support complex customer issues and operations quality and improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist more senior team members with process improvements.
• Check records and files for accuracy, performing complex analysis of data.
• Lead requests for procurement of non contracted materials and goods, services and supplies.
• Assist end user and ensure material delivery follow plant requirements.
• Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Advanced skills using relevant office programs and applications
• Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning application experience
• Experience working in shared service operations