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Robert Half Buyer in Waggaman, Louisiana
Description
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team on the Westbank of New Orleans. This Buyer will be responsible for all procurement activities, supplier relationships, risk mitigation and category management. This is a long-term contract position that requires strategic thinking and a strong expertise in procurement.
Key Responsibilities
Design and execute logistics and procurement approaches that support business operations and drive efficiency across the organization.
Partner closely with internal teams to understand purchasing needs, evaluate current processes, and recommend enhancements where appropriate.
Direct supplier sourcing efforts, including the identification, evaluation, and selection of vendors capable of providing essential logistics and materials support.
Stay current on assigned procurement categories to ensure sourcing strategies remain aligned with long-term business goals and anticipated demand.
Develop and sustain strong supplier partnerships to strengthen subject-matter expertise and increase access to qualified resources.
Define and track performance indicators to assess supplier outcomes and category performance, proactively addressing gaps or risks.
Facilitate ongoing discussions with business stakeholders to ensure procurement plans adapt to changing organizational priorities.
Review, structure, and negotiate contract agreements to mitigate risk and secure commercially beneficial terms.
Leverage enterprise systems such as Maximo and Dynamics AX to manage purchasing workflows, materials, and related data.
Analyze spend and procurement activity to identify savings opportunities and implement cost-control initiatives enterprise-wide.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience demonstrated by at least five years in a procurement-focused role.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Proven experience preparing, evaluating, and negotiating service and materials contracts.
Hands-on experience with procurement or ERP platforms such as Maximo, Dynamics AX, or comparable systems; familiarity with Power BI is preferred.
Solid understanding of end-to-end procurement operations, including purchasing processes, requisitions, and purchase order management.
Demonstrated strength in vendor negotiations, relationship management, and supplier performance oversight.
Professional certification in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management is desirable but not required.
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