Buyer

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• 1-3 years of Information Technology procurement experience, preferred
• Oracle ERP experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills are required
• Excelled oral and written communication skills required
• Experience with Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, Outlook) preferred

 

 

Compensation/ Benefits

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $54,800-$64,500. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!

If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Buyer 

Why WWT? 

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.

Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Job Summary

The Buyer position resides within the Global Order Operations team and interacts directly with inside sales, WWT Account Managers, Order Management, Program Managers,  authorized suppliers and end-user customers when necessary.

The Buyer will ensure that items and services purchased from specified suppliers are delivered according to agreed upon terms and conditions.

This role is expected to develop and maintain strong business relationships with both internal and external customers. This involves working closely with suppliers to develop business relationships that help facilitate a more streamlined approach to sourcing while ensuring high levels of service are maintained.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts Transactional & Administrative work needed to support the placement and management of orders within WWT's approved Vendors
• Executes routine process, problems and is able to provide requested details
• Owns purchase order end to end
• Resolves AP invoice discrepencies and material nonconformances
• Holds vendors accountable
• Engages in customer facing activities when needed
• Applies WWT IML tools and concepts
• Adapts to changes witin program/customer/process
• Coaches peers on process and behavior
• Applies understanding of business metrics
• Enjoys tackling new challenges and seizing the opportunity to deliver results through hard work
• Make quick decision without complete information under deadlines
• Comunicates information efficiently and effectively to promote collaboration and HPT
• Demonstrates effective prioritization skills in an environment with many competing demands
• Learns and adapts when tackling problems in an ambiguous environment
• Navigates unstructured and ambigous situations with flexibility and confidence