Job Title : Buyer
Location : Grand Island, NY
Pay range : $28 – $30
Duration : 12+ MONTHS
- Job Title: Operational Buyer (Procurement)
- Job Summary
- We are seeking an Operational Buyer to join our procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities, managing the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process, and ensuring timely procurement of goods and services. The ideal candidate will have experience with SAP, supplier management, purchase order processing, and cross-functional collaboration to support business operations.
- Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, including purchase requisition review, purchase order creation, and order tracking.
- Evaluate purchase requests and determine the appropriate sourcing or purchasing channel.
- Create and maintain purchase orders and operational contracts within the ERP system.
- Monitor purchase orders and coordinate changes related to pricing, quantities, delivery schedules, and supplier commitments.
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and resolve procurement-related issues.
- Support invoice reconciliation by working with internal accounting teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in supplier claims, complaint resolution, and procurement issue management.
- Support supplier onboarding, registration, and qualification activities using SAP Ariba.
- Contribute to supplier performance monitoring and supplier relationship management.
- Maintain procurement master data, including vendors, materials, and catalog information.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across procurement, finance, supply chain, and operations to support business needs.
- Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives and perform other procurement-related duties as assigned.
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or a related field, with at least 1 year of procurement or purchasing experience; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience working within Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) procurement processes.
- Hands-on experience creating and managing purchase orders.
- Experience working with suppliers, resolving procurement issues, and supporting supplier relationships.
- Familiarity with procurement policies, purchasing procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP ERP, including SAP MM, SAP SRM, and SAP FI.
- Experience with SAP Ariba is highly preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting supplier onboarding and supplier performance management.
- Knowledge of procurement master data management, including vendor and material master maintenance.
- Experience with invoice reconciliation, claims management, and procurement compliance.
- Familiarity with international procurement environments and cross-functional collaboration.
- Understanding of procurement best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Key Skills
- Purchase-to-Pay (P2P)
- Procurement
- Purchasing
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- SAP ERP (SAP MM, SAP SRM, SAP FI)
- SAP Ariba
- Invoice Reconciliation
- Vendor Management
- Procurement Compliance
- Master Data Management
- MS Excel
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to grow their career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while supporting critical purchasing operations and supplier management activities.
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Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.
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