What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at First American?
Essential Functions
- Review purchase requirements, create and maintain requisitions, and process orders through the procurement application
- Ensure appropriate vendor agreements and supporting documentation are in place for purchase orders
- Work with stakeholders and vendors to resolve issues related to purchase orders
- Resolve A/P invoice issues related to purchase orders
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business needs are met and orders are processed timely
- Support functional teams with data analysis, reporting, and account reconciliation
- Provide both formal and informal training to procurement application users
- Front line service partner to procurement application users providing assistance with purchases
- Communicate with all levels of leadership, team members, and vendors on purchase order related matters
- Establish relationships with key vendors for current and future procurement initiatives
- Conduct sourcing and contracting of materials, services and supplies for one-off purchases as assigned
- Obtain cost savings by recommending alternate sources and negotiating price reductions when applicable
- Contact vendors, secure bids, and place order with vendors providing best overall value
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills/Technology
- Coupa experience is a plus
- Strong MS Office skills
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Solid interpersonal skills
- Excellent teamwork abilities
- Customer service oriented
- Organized and detail oriented
- Understanding of basic accounting principles
- Analytical
Education
- AA/AS Degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Experience
- Typically has 3-5 years of related experience
The pay range for this role is $26.22- $43.69 p/hr.
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
What We OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $26 - $44
