Corporate Buyer

Job Title: Corporate Buyer
Job Location: Edison, New Jersey, 08837
Duration: 03/02/2026 – 06/30/2026
Shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Payrate: $27.00/ hr. on w2
Work Setting: Hybrid (onsite as needed)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews purchase requests and coordinates with departments on specifications, delivery, and quality.
• Ensures compliance with GPO contracts and uses GPO tools for pricing and product information.
• Places orders via EDI or directly with vendors.
• Reviews price increases and reports issues while updating Materials Management.
• Solicits quotes for non-GPO items, performs pricing analysis, and negotiates.
• Analyzes group purchasing contracts for savings.
• Evaluates vendors based on product specifications, pricing, and delivery.
• Expedites back-orders and coordinates substitutions with departments.
• Focuses on cost savings, standardization, and inventory optimization.
• Provides customer service to stakeholders.
• Processes orders within 24 hours of requisition.
• Supports product evaluations with market research and cost analysis.
• Coordinates with suppliers to maintain accurate pricing and item data.
• Identifies process improvements to support efficiency and satisfaction.
• Performs assigned duties and projects and adheres to professional conduct standards.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of purchasing experience including issuing purchase orders and evaluating suppliers. 
• Minimum 3 or more years of experience in Purchasing Department.
• Experience with automated systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Drive.

Schedule Notes:

• Core Hours: 7:30pm - 4:00pm, 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm.
• Hybrid- may be expected to report onsite as needed.