Strategic Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Volumetric Building Companies Full time
Job Description

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) is a leading global construction company with a focus on providing high-quality, sustainably produced buildings in less time. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials management, supply chain, distribution, warehousing, and purchasing. They will be responsible for optimizing product availability and best total cost in a multi-location manufacturing environment.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for the following key areas:

  • Respond to demand requests and place purchase orders for materials to meet requirements
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure cost, quality, and supply assurance goals are met
  • Monitor purchase price variances and resolve shipping and invoice discrepancies
  • Implement supply chain strategies and manage day-to-day supply issues
  • Manage inventory levels based on market rate of demand
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities
  • Collaborate with strategic sourcing on supplier roadmaps and strategies
  • Manage supplier compliance to contracts (costs, lead-times, terms, etc)
  • Monitor and manage supplier delivery performance
  • Identify, resolve, and expedite issues to ensure timely identification and procurement of materials
  • Streamline procurement processes with efficient use of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) and other tools
  • Assure that all system-generated planning tasks are executed and all system data is maintained

The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:

  • Knowledge of materials management, supply chain, distribution, warehousing, and purchasing
  • Strong communication skills and a team player
  • Good organizational skills – ability to prioritize and do problem-solving independent of supervision
  • Ability to exercise and apply critical thinking to day-to-day situations
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using formulas, inserting charts, sorting, pivot tables)
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision
  • Possess financial awareness and ability to perform basic cost/benefit analysis
  • Knowledge of global market conditions and the impact to the specific cost drivers of those products under his/her responsibility
  • Strong ability to solve problems and produce alternative solutions
  • Detail-oriented with effective time management and prioritization skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Management, or similar field combined with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment/working directly with industrial manufacturing suppliers. Relevant work history and experience may be considered in lieu of education
  • Working knowledge of purchasing and supply chain concepts with APICS, CPIM, NAPM certification and/or association a plus

We offer a highly competitive pay, benefits program, and flexible time-off programs. We believe the future of housing is inclusive, and we are a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.



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