Corporate Buyer CB 26-01352

Job Title: Corporate Buyer

Desired Location

• Edison New Jersey

Job Summary

The Corporate Buyer is responsible for managing purchasing activities to support organizational operations. This role collaborates closely with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure timely procurement of quality products and services while driving cost savings standardization and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions and coordinate with internal departments regarding specifications delivery timelines and quality requirements.

• Ensure compliance with group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts and utilize GPO tools for product and pricing information.

• Place purchase orders using electronic data interchange (EDI) systems or directly with vendors as required.

• Review vendor price changes report discrepancies and communicate updates to Materials Management.

• Solicit competitive quotes for non-GPO items conduct pricing analysis and negotiate favorable terms.

• Analyze group purchasing contracts to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Evaluate suppliers based on product specifications pricing service levels and delivery performance.

• Expedite back-ordered items and collaborate with departments to approve acceptable substitutions.

• Focus on cost control product standardization and inventory optimization initiatives.

• Provide responsive and professional customer service to internal stakeholders.

• Process purchase orders within 24 hours of approved requisitions.

• Support product evaluations through market research and cost analysis.

• Coordinate with suppliers to maintain accurate item setup pricing and contract data.

• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

• Maintain compliance with organizational standards policies and professional conduct expectations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role including issuing purchase orders and supplier evaluation.

• Experience working with automated purchasing or ERP systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated customer service and stakeholder management abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace tools.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience.

Work Details

• Full-time position (40 hours per week).

• Hybrid work environment; onsite presence may be required based on business needs.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Purchasing Department.

For more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807.