Category Buyer Sr (Hybrid)

Lower Colorado River Authority • Austin, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a driven Category Buyer to join our Supply Chain team! As part of our team, you will be responsible for purchasing a wide range of goods and services to support our Telecommunications department. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop an appropriate sourcing approach to meet departmental needs. Our ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have excellent communication and organization skills and able to effectively manage high priority work demands. You will be trusted to: - Purchase goods and services - Conduct informal and formal solicitations - Develop and manage relationships with suppliers that drive performance and improvement - Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders - Support category managers and departmental leadership in the execution of strategic sourcing strategies, inventory management and overall supply chain objectives

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in procurement, logistics, warehouse operations, inventory management or other relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Expertise conducting formal and informal purchases for goods/services
• Expertise administering existing purchase contracts
• Experience managing supplier relationships
• Experience establishing and managing stakeholder relationships
• Experience with materials planning and movement
• Experience purchasing wireless communications goods and services
• Understanding of inventory management and warehouse operations

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services
• Conduct informal and formal solicitations
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers that drive performance and improvement
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Support category managers and departmental leadership in the execution of strategic sourcing strategies, inventory management and overall supply chain objectives

Benefits

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program including wellness incentive
• Extensive learning & development programs
• And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment. LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed