Buyer North Region

BUYER

ABOUT ORR
ORR Protection is a national leader in fire and life safety delivering intelligent lifecycle-driven solutions that protect people property and business continuity. For more than 75 years weve built our reputation by serving organizations in mission-critical environmentswhere performance matters and reliability is essential. As a third-generation family-owned company we remain grounded in strong relationships a commitment to doing the right thing and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers and our people. Today ORR supports associates and customers across all 50 states combining national expertise with a culture rooted in safety respect and care. When you join ORR youre part of a team dedicated to protecting what matters most while building a career you can be proud of.

Learn more about our company culture here.

SUMMARY

The Buyer supports ORR Protections operations and customer commitments by ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials components and services. This role helps maintain and strengthen vendor partnerships while also supporting ORRs quality service and financial objective. This role regularly collaborates with Operations Project Management Warehouse Operations Finance and other internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers and vendors. This position will be hybridand based inLouisville KY.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing and Purchasing

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate accurate purchase orders.

• Source evaluate and select vendors that meet the companys quality price service and delivery requirements.

• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing needs to help prevent material shortages and excess inventory.

• Ensure the timely delivery of materials components and services and follow up with vendors regarding late or incomplete orders.

• Coordinate with Operations Project Management Warehouse and other internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements priorities and timelines.

• Maintain accurate records of purchases pricing lead times purchase orders and other relevant purchasing data.

• Ensure purchasing activities follow established company policies approval requirements and documentation standards.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers.

• Negotiate pricing discounts payment terms delivery schedules and other commercial terms with vendors.

• Monitor supplier performance related to quality cost responsiveness and on-time delivery.

• Communicate expectations to suppliers and address performance concerns when established requirements are not met.

• Resolve purchase invoice discrepancies shipping errors damaged materials product-quality concerns and other order-related issues with vendors.

Cost Management and Market Analysis

• Analyze market trends supplier pricing material availability and lead times to inform purchasing decisions.

• Compare supplier quotes and evaluate total cost quality availability and delivery considerations when making purchasing recommendations.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings supplier consolidation improved purchasing terms and greater efficiency.

• Prepare reports on purchasing activity spending trends cost savings and supplier performance.

• Support purchasing-related budgeting forecasting and cost-management activities.

• Identify opportunities to automate purchasing activities strengthen internal controls and improve procurement processes.

• Monitor price changes and communicate potential cost or supply impacts to appropriate internal stakeholders.

Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in business administration supply chain management procurement finance or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

• Five or more years of experience in purchasing procurement buying supply planning or a related field preferred.

• Experience sourcing suppliers evaluating quotes negotiating commercial terms and managing purchase orders required.

• Experience working with enterprise resource planning purchasing or inventory management systems required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of purchasing principles procurement practices supplier management and purchase order processes.

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate pricing supplier terms lead times quality and total cost.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel

• Ability to work independently exercise sound judgment and collaborate effectively across departments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operatesas a hybrid work arrangement and routinely uses standard office equipment including computers phones and related technology.

• Work is generally performed during regular business hours however occasional flexibility may be required to address urgent purchasing needs supplier issues or operational deadlines.

• Occasional travel to company locations or other business-related sites may be required.

ONCE YOU JOIN OUR TEAM YOULL ENJOY:

• Working for a company where the associates are viewed as the companys greatest asset.

• Being part of something you can be proud of making a difference in the health and wellness of people and our planet.

• A growing company with a first-class reputation in our respective industries.

• A culture that is fun family oriented and entrepreneurial.

• A company that offers a focus on work life balance and encouragement to make a big impact.

• A caring group of associates with a commitment to make the communities we work in better for all.

• Excellent benefits including 401(K) health life dental tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled