Buyer (11705)

Buyer
Indianapolis, IN
Pay Range: $18.00-$21.00/hour

Job Description:
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Buyer to join our supply chain and procurement team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and executing supplier and commodity strategies that enhance quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance. You’ll work across the full product and service lifecycle, ensuring supplier relationships are effectively managed and commercial issues are resolved in a timely, professional manner.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, and support long-term cost management initiatives—all while contributing to the success of our global supply chain operations.

Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support contract negotiations, including cost analysis and terms & conditions discussions.
• Manage daily work queue, including sourcing parts and services, and creating/managing purchase documents.
• Oversee supplier operations and relationships within assigned commodity groups.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives to support organizational targets.
• Contribute to the development and execution of global commodity strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree with 4+ years of procurement, logistics, or operational experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of procurement, logistics, or operational experience; OR
• Master’s degree; OR
• JD/PhD; OR
• 6+ years of procurement, logistics, or operational experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in government procurement.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to interpret technical data.
• Prior purchasing experience in a global environment.
• Proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems.

***For consideration for this opportunity, please email your resume to info@uspro.net and include in your message the job title AND five-digit number that follows the job title***

Equal Opportunity Statement:
USPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.