Procurement Operations Buyer / Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth, TX company is seeking a Procurement Operations Buyer to join their team for a contract opportunity.

Leverage the latest technology to solve business problems in a collaborative environment at this Fortune 500 transportation giant. Top technical resources are retained on long-term contract engagements.
Responsible for leveraging cutting edge technology to solve business problems by participating in all phases of the development process from inception through transition, advocating the agile process and test-driven development, using object-oriented development tools to analyze, model, design, construct and test reusable objects, and making the codebase better.

Contract Duration: 7 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or any related field
• Knowledge of supply chain concepts, with work or internship experience applying those concepts.
• Negotiating and influencing skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and resourceful with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks with exhibited follow through and initiative.
• Understanding and use of technical tools for analysis, problem solving, forecasting and quality improvement.
• High ethical standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels within the organization.
• Physical ability necessary to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of the position, with or without any legally required reasonable accommodations that do not pose an undue hardship. In-office attendance required four days per week.

Desired Skills & Experience

• One or more relevant prior roles
• Business understanding, particularly in the application of policies and procedures
• Coupa working experience.

What You Will Be Doing

• Review free form quotes and requisitions for accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Assist end-users with accurate initiation of requisitions.
• Manage catalogs working with third parties and internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, correct permission availability, and approval of price and product updates.
• Manage resellers and their processing of software renewals.
• Conduct electronic RFQs for new product purchases.
• Negotiate non-disclosure agreements and low spend contracts.
• Assist users with invoice errors, purchase order corrections, and system use questions.
• Support critical meetings in person, when possible
• Dress appropriately for each day's responsibilities
• When in the office, typically wear business casual
• For virtual meetings, please have your camera on and be dressed professionally
• Communication
• Respond to emails and messages within a reasonable period of time (24 office hours)
• Use empathy when communicating with colleagues and coworkers
• Ask questions, especially if you don't understand
• Bring ideas forward to challenge the status quo
• Collaborate, support each other, take time to develop, and have fun
• Proactive in taking ownership and driving initiatives forward

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.