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Buyer II

2 weeks ago

Houston, TX, United States SCI Shared Resources LLC Full time

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work

The Buyer II is responsible for the timely and cost-effective procurement of supplies related to funeral, cemetery, and maintenance operations. This role requires an intermediate level of purchasing experience and involves sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and quality of materials. This position is responsible for delivering relevant analysis and reports so that appropriate decisions can be made to offer the best value to customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and participate in formal sourcing activities, including preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs); coordinate internal stakeholder requirements, evaluate vendor responses, lead scoring processes, and support final award recommendations

  • Reviews supply related purchase requests: coordinates with customers to verify specifications and requirements to obtain bids and quotes; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers for the purchase of supplies

  • Support contract administration activities, including drafting contract terms and scopes of work, coordinating legal and compliance reviews, monitoring key contract milestones and expirations, managing amendments or renewals, and ensuring vendor compliance with all contractual obligations

  • Generate and maintain regular procurement reports, including spend analysis, category volume, cost savings, purchase price variance (PPV), and supplier scorecards, to support strategic sourcing and performance improvement initiatives

  • Develops and manages relationships with national strategic indirect suppliers, assist in vendor onboarding and ensure compliance with company standards and insurance/licensing requirements

  • Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, volume consolidation, alternative product evaluation, vendor negotiations, and process improvements; monitor and report on realized savings and contribute to annual cost reduction goals

  • Assists with resolving invoice payment issues and discrepancies

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline

Experience

  • Three (3) years professional experience in procuring supplies

  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills

  • Understanding of key financial and market principals

  • Ability to communicate with associates at all levels of the organization

  • Proven ability to work both independently and within a team environment

  • Effective communicate skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Work CONDITIONS

When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:

Work Environment

  • Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions

  • Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required

  • Standard business dress required when in contact with families

Work Postures

  • Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day

  • Climbing stairs to access buildings as needed

Physical Demands

  • Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Work Hours

  • Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises

Postal Code: 77019

Category (Portal Searching): Logistics

Job Location: US-TX - Houston

Job Profile ID: C00197

Time Type: Full time

Location Name: SCI Corporate Office