Buyer

Job Summary

The Buyer plays an important role in the purchasing and sourcing functions for the organization. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the incumbent works with internal and external parties to ensure efficient procurement of goods and services. The incumbent communicates easily with others and models sound judgment and financial stewardship.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Under moderate supervision, issues or supports the issuance of, purchase orders in line with company policies. Monitors open purchase orders and coordinates with internal customers and vendors, as directed. Work is completed efficiently, timely, and accurately.
2. Under moderate supervision, receives internal customer requests and solicits bids.
3. Under moderate supervision, interactions with internal and external parties receive an initial response within one business day and are resolved in an appropriate amount of time (as defined by complexity of the issue). Communication utilizes a professional tone, is clear and concise.
4. Under moderate supervision, prepares, and, sometimes, files and analyzes, various reports and transactions, which may or may not be shared outside the organization. Work is completed by the stated deadline and supporting documentation is succinct and easy to comprehend. Applies critical thinking commensurate with task complexity.
5. Maintains an understanding of financial policies and applies them with moderate supervision.

Flexible Roles and Responsibilities

1. Support other accounting team functions during periods of high volume, vacancy and/or absence.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field required.
2. Two years of experience in procurement.
3. Demonstrated ability with Excel pivot tables, SUM, and basic functions.
4. This role will be required to adhere to the MCNC Substance Abuse policy, which may include drug/alcohol screening at hire and periodically or randomly during employment.

Preferred Qualifications/Specialties

1. Experience with NetSuite.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

MCNC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.