Assoc. Enterprise Buyer

About RS Integrated Supply

RS Integrated Supply is a rapidly growing leader and global provider of comprehensive supply chain services that drive increased productivity and profitability for clients.

About the Role

The Associate Enterprise Buyer is responsible for conducting routine MRO procurement activities within RS Integrated Supply and/or appropriate client systems. This role ensures materials are accurately ordered and received within the procurement system, processes and expedites orders efficiently, and employs problem-solving methods for delivery, price, or other ordering concerns. The Associate Enterprise Buyer is expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with site personnel, vendors, and clients, ensuring open communication and maintaining control of all purchasing aspects for assigned clients.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8-5pm

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with RS Integrated Supply safety trainings and expectations.
• Demonstrate RS Integrated Supply's core business values.
• Create RFQs utilizing the SAS (Sync Automated Sourcing) tool, using preferred vendors and sourcing competitive pricing for items not under existing agreements, then analyzing results.
• Generate purchase orders using RS Integrated Supply or appropriate client purchasing systems, verifying quoted prices for all items, including inventory reorders.
• Review PO acknowledgements, documenting any price or delivery changes on the purchase order.
• Execute open order management activities, including order expedites, past due follow-ups, order confirmations, and resolution to ensure timely product delivery.
• Review supplier invoice discrepancies (IDR’s).
• Find and achieve cost savings through sourcing new suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Exceed client contract savings guarantees or internal margin targets through analyses focused on financial acumen, standardization opportunities, bulk-buy opportunities, and negotiating best price using RS Integrated Supply purchasing leverage and contracts.
• Work with Sourcing Management and Category Management Team to determine sourcing strategy.
• Assist in establishing new suppliers, including creating vendor records, setting payment terms, negotiating discounts, and retrieving necessary documentation (e.g., W9s, credit applications).
• Maintain open lines of communication by establishing and building relationships with internal and external customers, including middle and upper management.
• Utilize Power BI Reports and Procurement Dashboards to self-manage to expected KPI goals.
• Participate in special projects within Enterprise Procurement.
• Conduct presentations to internal stakeholders as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned within Enterprise Procurement.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Windows OS, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in the use of the RS Integrated Supply and client ERP systems.
• SAS (Sync Automated Sourcing) tool.
• Power BI Reports.
• Procurement Dashboards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of procurement experience.
• Two-year degree required; four-year college degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• CPM/APICS certification desirable.
• Knowledge of MRO materials preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Basic math skills to support savings and margin calculations.
• Capable of compiling and running internal presentations.
• Adept at managing time and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Bilingual in Spanish or French is a bonus.