Buyer

Buyer

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ more than 10,000 people globally and closed nearly $20 billion in revenue in 2023. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to have been included on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For" list 13 years in a row!

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today! We are looking for a Buyer

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

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities