BUYER Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services supporting the manufacture of a finished product by performing the following duties. What you will be responsible for: + Purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from vendors. + Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. + Purchase materials and services as needed. + Responsible for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources; forecast data, monitor and address supplier quality and delivery performance; track internal demand and material assets to optimize purchase. + Incorporate planning decisions from internal customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions with the lowest total cost to the company. + Develop requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and manages day to day supplier activities; and interfaces with internal and external customers, other Procurement peers and suppliers. + Expedite deliveries of equipment and supplies. + Coordinate job requirements as needed with engineering and sales. + Prepare RFQ's to obtain competitive bids from approved sources. + Demonstrated integrity with strong business and personal ethics. + Engage suppliers strategically. + Control operating cash flow. + Utilize contract language to recover supplier induced costs. + Conflict resolution and coaching ability. + Ability to drive and implement change as needed. + Strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. + Accept responsibility and find solutions when problems, events or circumstances are beyond one's control. + Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on–site. May have to attend business events off-site. + Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management. + Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required Levels) + Associate's degree preferred or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience as a buyer; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in related industry. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- #DI- Ref: #208-Rowland Tulsa System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.