Associate Buyer

We're seeking an Associate Buyer for our Philadelphia, PA headquarters. The Associate Buyer will be responsible for the learning process and supporting value-driven sourcing across our entire enterprise. The ideal candidate must be motivated by challenges and driven for success in all facets of sourcing from vendor identification, to vendor management.

Looking for a new challenge? If you enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have worked in manufacturing or purchased services, we want to hear from you.

• Must reside in or near Philadelphia, PA.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily apartments. IRT currently manages over 36,000 apartment homes, 120+ communities, in over 30 markets and 14 of the country's most desirable states. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals, which has resulted in record growth, making the Company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry.

Responsibilities:

• Work with internal teams and business partners to operationalize a documented sourcing process

• Deliver consistent value to the organization while supporting business needs, communicating timelines, developing project approaches, and generating buy-in

• Conduct data collection that supports category sourcing approaches and performance measurements

• Work on ERP, bidding, and other platforms to ensure data maintenance is accurate and timely

• Participate and (at times) lead vendor management activities including vendor onboarding, ongoing communications, and measuring supplier quality

• Build a strong relationship with internal stakeholders on all internal teams that build durable Supply Chain organizational support and integration

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

• 1-3 years of experience in the delivery and management of procurement, purchasing, strategic supply chain services, and/or logistics with documented expanded responsibilities

• Experience in change management activities for business processes related to Supply Chain

• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and within a team environment

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent communication, persuasion and negotiation skills

• Experienced in MSOffice suite applications (Word, Excel. PP & Outlook)

We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package

• Bonus Opportunities

• Stock Awards

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

• BCBS PPO Health Insurance

• 401k with 4% match

Independence Realty Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.