Buyer/Purchasing 2

Title: Buyer Location: Irving, Texas Details: 24-month contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role Pay Rate: $26.00/hr. based on benefit inclusions Job Summary This role serves as a central analytics and project management resource supporting a global procurement team focused on steel categories. The position is responsible for driving data consolidation, delivering market intelligence insights, and building executive-level reporting across multiple regions. The individual will play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making, enhancing reporting consistency, and supporting strategic procurement initiatives through structured analysis and governance. Responsibilities • Develop and maintain global dashboards tracking pricing indices, cost drivers, and supplier performance metrics • Analyze market data and translate insights into actionable recommendations for procurement strategy • Prepare monthly and quarterly business reviews, including executive-level presentations and reporting materials • Track and manage key initiatives, including timelines, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful execution • Partner with category managers and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic sourcing activities • Standardize analytics, reporting frameworks, and templates across global teams to improve consistency and efficiency • Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for automation and process optimization • Leverage data tools and technologies to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability Years Of Experience And Education • 2–4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, business analytics, or related field • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline required • Master’s degree may be considered in place of some experience Skills Required • Advanced data analytics and visualization skills using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau • Strong proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, data modeling, and scenario analysis • Experience creating executive-level presentations using PowerPoint with clear and concise storytelling • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights • Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to automate reporting, enhance analytics, and improve productivity • Familiarity with automation tools such as Python or Power Automate preferred • Understanding of commodity markets, cost drivers, and global supply chain dynamics (steel preferred) • Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP or Ariba preferred • Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving capabilities • Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority #INDEPI