Overview
Buyer Jobs in Atlanta, GA at Procure Analytics
Description:
Company Overview
At Procure Analytics (PA), we are passionate about driving continuous value by utilizing cutting-edge technology and implementing customized solutions in various categories to service our 1000+ member companies.
Headquartered in Atlanta, PA was founded to address the complex challenges of frequently ignored indirect and tail spend categories of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), Packaging, and Freight. PA combines $2.5b+ of purchasing leverage and supplier relationships, together with dedicated advisors, proprietary analytics, and artificial intelligence, to drive ongoing value and supply chain resiliency for our members. PA’s analytical and reporting tools offer the insight needed to optimize MRO, Packaging, and Freight – all at no cost to members.
In the last decade, PA has grown from 2 employees and $5 million in total managed spend to over 250+ employees and more than $2.5 billion dollars in spend, while maintaining its high-touch service model and member-focus.
PA has a very collaborative, humble, and values-driven culture that upholds these guiding principles:
Act with integrity and in compliance
Drive value creation
Be disciplined entrepreneurs
Be innovative
Be accountable
Treat others with dignity and respect
Strong Private Equity Ownership
In December 2021, Genstar Capital invested in PA, along with a large rollover from Bregal Sagemount and the management team.
Genstar Capital is a leading private equity firm that has been actively investing in high quality companies for over 30 years. Based in San Francisco, Genstar has developed a strong market reputation of working in partnership with management teams and its network of strategic advisors to build industry-leading businesses while generating outsized returns. Genstar’s vision is to help build lasting, impactful companies that will continue to succeed well beyond their ownership.
Genstar currently has approximately $33 billion of assets under management and targets investments focused on targeted segments of the software, industrials, healthcare, and financial services industries. In 2020, Genstar was ranked 2nd worldwide in aggregate private equity fund performance (out of 529 PE firms) and ranked 3rd in 2019 (out of 497 PE firms) by HEC-Dow Jones. For more information, please visit www.gencap.com.
The Opportunity
The Buyer is a front-line employee often making first contact with member companies. This role is responsible for ensuring that our members receive white-glove customer service. This includes high level accuracy, responsiveness, and a broad understanding of general MRO categories.
Research and Identify suppliers for member requirements
Evaluate supplier quotations based on pricing, availability, quality of response, and supplier’s historical performance
Set up and maintain suppliers, including negotiating terms and pricing
Provide new supplier onboarding
Negotiate, prepare, and manage pricing agreements
Prepare and provide accurate price quotes for products and services
Negotiate pricing and terms within established guidelines to win business while maintaining profitability
Generate cost savings through use of strategies, negotiations, and multiple bids as possible
Provide requests for quotation responses within defined metrics
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the products and services our members require
Assist members with product inquiries, technical questions, order expediting, and order customization requests
Demonstrate supplier and category expertise
Address member concerns, complaints, and inquiries in a professional and timely manner
Support troubleshooting problems related to orders, deliveries, or product quality issues
Resolve purchase order related inquiries and work with members to make any necessary PO changes
Collaborate with other departments to resolve complex issues and ensure customer satisfaction
Communicate professionally and effectively with members and internal stakeholders
Provide timely and regular communications on all transactions, e-mails, or other interactions with members, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Utilize various communication tools to reach the intended audience effectively, including phone, chats, systems notes and notifications, as well as e-mail
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Strong understanding of purchasing practices and standard purchasing systems
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools, with strong skill set using Excel and Powerpoint
Strong negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers
Ability to work within team environment
Ability to prioritize workload appropriately
Ability to work independently
Demonstrate strong skills in verbal and written communications
Fluent in English
Fluent in other languages as specific job requires
Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others internally and externally
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Title: Buyer
Company: Procure Analytics
Location: Atlanta, GA
