Buyer

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly organized and execution-focused Buyer to support our growing Procurement team. This role is responsible for managing a high volume of procurement requests, partnering with internal stakeholders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely purchase order and contract execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys operational excellence, and can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of procurement intake requests from stakeholders across the business.

• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and policy compliance.

• Source routine goods and services by obtaining supplier quotes and evaluating pricing.

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders (“ZIP Requests”).

• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, AP, and business stakeholders to facilitate contract execution and purchasing activities.

• Track procurement requests through completion and proactively communicate status updates.

• Resolve invoice, PO, and payment issues with Accounts Payable, stakeholders, and suppliers.

• Monitor procurement SLAs and ensure timely completion of assigned work.

• Maintain procurement documentation and system records.

• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and eliminate manual work.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience.

• Experience supporting high-volume purchasing operations.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to prioritize competing requests in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

• Proficiency with procurement systems such as Coupa, ZIP, SAP Ariba, Oracle, Workday, or similar platforms.

• Proficiency with contract databases such as IronClad or similar.

• Advanced Excel and reporting skills preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting a high-growth technology company.

• Familiarity with procurement policies and purchasing controls.

• Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Accounts Payable.

• Knowledge of supplier onboarding and vendor management processes.

Success in the First 90 Days

• Independently manage a high-volume procurement queue while consistently meeting SLA targets.

• Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders.

• Reduce procurement cycle times through proactive follow-up and issue resolution.

• Maintain high accuracy in purchase orders, supplier records, and procurement documentation.

• Identify and implement at least one process improvement that increases team efficiency.