Job Description

Job Title: Associate Buyer

Location: Greenwood Village, CO, 80111

Pay: 21-23/hr

3+ months contract to hire role possibility for extension

Overview:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate Buyer/Purchasing Agent to join their procurement team. This role involves managing the procurement process, including creating purchase orders, handling change orders, resolving invoice discrepancies, and collaborating with various departments to ensure a smooth purchase order lifecycle. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent customer service skills and have the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Generate and process a high volume of purchase orders and change orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Manage the intake process for purchase requests, utilizing supporting tools to track and monitor procurement activities.
• Collaborate closely with procurement personnel and business units to support all stages of the purchase order lifecycle, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other essential data to facilitate effective procurement operations.
• Assist in evaluating suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and the supplier's reputation and history.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience with procurement software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.

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