AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual’s race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to manage supplier relationships, negotiate cost improvements, and oversee procurement activities. This role focuses on ensuring quality, optimizing costs, and improving delivery performance while supporting inventory and category strategies.

What You Will be Doing:

Negotiate cash improvement and rebates
Evaluate cash based on delivery models
Request quotes and collect data from suppliers
Run QBRs for your suppliers
Enter and place purchase orders for commodities assigned
Add, identify and implement cost savings initiatives
Qualify/disqualify suppliers based on quality and compliance data
Enforce Supplier Requirements Document
Improve inventory turnover by managing delivery timing
Identify delays that impact on time delivery and put changes in place to improve
Assist in gathering forecasts to communicate to suppliers
Load RFQ attributes including pricing as they are received
Set Strategy for categories where appropriate
Investigate and communicate tariff impacts
Manage Partner programs
Run reports based on category or partner
Issue SCAR’s to suppliers
Work in a ticketing environment

The Ideal Candidate Has:

A keen sense of urgency
The ability to multitask
The ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in ERP and purchasing systems
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and executing sourcing initiatives
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
4 years’ experience or a combination of a college degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role

What Will Make You a Strong Fit:

Experience with Dell, Supermicro, Lenovo, HPE
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google application suites
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through
Demonstrated Experience in Purchasing and Quoting systems
Experience using SQL
Experience in demand planning and forecasting
Experience sourcing in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 environment

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- 401(k)

- Paid company holidays

- Paid time off

- Paid parental and caregiver leave

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

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