Buyer Analyst

SupplyCore Inc.

Buyer Analyst responsible for negotiating prices and maintaining contracts for SupplyCore. Collaborating with suppliers and handling technical data to ensure contract compliance.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRockford • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $51,000 - $73,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier relationship management, procurement processes, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on cost savings and compliance with government contracts. Proficient in managing automated procurement systems and technical data interpretation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree in Business or PurchasingFive Years Purchasing ExperienceJDEdwards EnterpriseOne Software ProficiencyGovernment Contracts ExperienceCost Savings Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Supplier Relationship ManagementAutomated Procurement SystemsTechnical Data InterpretationContract NegotiationCost Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDeadline ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

EnterpriseOne Management ToolsGateway SystemMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

NSN PricingAutomotive PurchasingContract Non-ConformanceBlanket Purchase OrdersQuality Test Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cultivates relationships with tiered suppliers for the contract.
Maintains effective annual cost and lead time for contract.
Maintains at least three suppliers where possible based on contract quality requirements in EnterpriseOne system.
Establishes tiered supplier data base per item.
Current NSN pricing entered by price expiration dates.
Manage through the Gateway system and EnterpriseOne Management tools as well as other NSN supplier data based tools.
Manages and troubleshoots FAT testing and other quality test procedures with the suppliers for NSN-based contracts.
Manages technical data pertaining to NSNs listed in contract.
Provides assistance to Buyer/Expeditor and suppliers regarding drawing and POT data requirements.
Maintains day-to-day stock needs according to the customer contract.
Works alongside Client Support Representatives (CSR’s) on commercial CONUS & OCNOUS RFQ’s for the TWV department.
Oversees team resolution of contract non-conformance issues.
Initiates and maintains blanket purchase order agreements for contract with suppliers based on negotiated results from supplier quotes.
Coordinates with suppliers to confirm NSN pricing and lead time on a weekly basis and maintains each in EnterpriseOne database.
Assists with special pricing projects such as market baskets for Business Development proposals.
Creates and maintains work instructions and process maps for the Buyer Analyst role.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a business or purchasing related field.
Five (5) years of purchasing experience. Emphasis in automotive purchasing preferred.
Five (5) years’ experience working within an automated procurement system
Two (2) years’ experience working with government contracts preferred
Proven cost savings record when negotiating
Proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to work diligently to accomplish goals and meet a target.
Proven ability to read and interpret technical data and drawings.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
PC proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Proficiency using JDEdwards EnterpriseOne Software highly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness Program
3 weeks of PTO with a generous accrual policy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Observe 14 annual Holidays.
Nationwide Medical, Dental, Vision, & FSA
Flexible Work Life Balance
Optional Additional Life Insurance
Casual Work Environment
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Progressive Associate Recognition Program
Annual social and community events
Company Provided Professional development
Company provided PC and office supplies
Annual Education Assistance Program
On-site Free Parking [Hybrid/ In-person]
401K with bi-weekly Safe Harbor contributions