Buyer, Systems Supply Chain

Buyer (Professional Career Track Level 3)

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

The Buyer is a professional individual contributor responsible for the strategic and operational procurement of goods and services critical to organizational success. Serving at the intersection of finance and procurement, this role ensures material and service availability while optimizing cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.

The Buyer manages day-to-day purchasing activities, evaluates sourcing options, negotiates pricing and contract terms, and develops productive supplier relationships to secure the best overall value for the organization. This role analyzes purchasing trends, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and partners closely with internal stakeholders to support operational and production requirements.

Operating with a high degree of independence, the Buyer applies in-depth procurement knowledge and experience to resolve complex purchasing challenges, balance competing priorities, and improve procurement processes. The role utilizes established policies, procedures, and industry best practices while taking new perspectives to solve problems and drive business results. The Buyer serves as a resource and subject matter expert for less experienced team members and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain functions.

This is a professional-level individual contributor role that requires seasoned judgment, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships with minimal guidance. It represents a fully proficient career level where expertise is recognized across the organization and where an employee may remain successfully for many years through continued mastery of the discipline.

The Buyer will apply advanced knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing practices, and supplier management. Solves complex problems by adapting existing solutions and exercising independent judgment while working with minimal supervision and prioritizing work independently. This role leads purchasing activities with significant operational impact and serves as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience. Drive process improvements and cost optimization opportunities. The ideal candidate will build effective partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and influence outcomes through expertise, analysis, and negotiation rather than through direct supervisory authority.

Primary duties and responsibilities will vary with the specific position. Typical responsibilities are listed below. This list is not inclusive.

• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues such as delays or quality concerns.
• Use systems to manage requisitions and generate purchasing reports.
• Maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Responsible for Strategic Procurement Planning
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with financial and operational goals.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Manager the Purchase Order Management process
• Create, review, and issue purchase orders based on requisitions and inventory levels with a cap of $50,000.
• Monitor orders for timely delivery and accuracy.
• Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Conduct Financial Analysis and Oversee Budget Management
• Analyze procurement data and expenditures to track budget performance.
• Collaborate with finance teams to manage procurement budgets and forecasts.
• Will be responsible for Supplier Relationship Management
• Research and assess suppliers for quality, reliability, and ethical standards.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
• Draft and review supplier contracts.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier databases and conduct audits.
• Will Oversee Compliance and Risk Management
• Assess and mitigate risks such as supplier dependencies and price volatility.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.
• Will work with Cross-Functional teams throughout the organization and collaborate with departments leaders
• Work closely with finance, accounting, operations, and other departments.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making.
• Take an active approach to Continuous Improvement
• Drive initiatives to enhance procurement processes and systems.
• Implement tools and technologies to improve efficiency.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Organizational Time Management skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft office Suite and similar software
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, Coworkers, and Managers in other departments
• Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Problem-solving and initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or Engineering.
• 35 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in manufacturing or intralogistics.

Travel Requirement:

• 20% (8 hours a week)
• Must be able to be insured by Raymond West.

Physical Requirements:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position is non-Sedentary and will require travel
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Pay Range:

• The salary range for this position is $63,00 $117,260. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with!