Buyer, Indirect Procurement- Generalist

LogicSource is an innovative leader in sourcing and procurement services, helping companies increase profits through better buying. Operated by a 500-person collective of procurement professionals, we are deeply rooted in data and insight-driven strategic sourcing, category management, operational excellence, and value delivery. Partnering with Fortune 500 companies, we build and nurture strategic relationships while delivering strong execution that drives measurable bottom-line impact and the development of best-in-class procurement capabilities. Learn more about us at www.logicsource.com . Reasons why you’ll love it here: A collaborative, supportive culture where your contributions are valued, and your work makes a meaningful impact. A workplace committed to professional growth with paths to development and advancement. Dedicated to creating an environment for employee success by providing support for long-term career growth. Committed to work-life balance by offering flexible PTO. A robust benefits package that includes extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. E mployer‑funded HRA, a 401(k) match, Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs, short- and long-term disability coverage, AD&D, life insurance, fertility assistance, and more. Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care. Along with support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave. Offer behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan and everyday support tools to help with mental health. A business-casual workplace offering a flexible, hybrid work environment with offices in Westport, CT, and Charleston, SC. Position Summary: We have an immediate opening for a full-time Buyer at our client located in Columbus, OH. This position will be focused on supporting one of our retail clients with inventory management, spot sourcing, building, executing and analyzing competitive requests for proposals, supplier selection and management and supporting projects that involve tactical execution. You will be a key member of our Client Relationship Management team, r eporting to our Manager, Sourcing, and Procurement. Responsibilities: Responsible for managing country-specific inventory to support daily store operations in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Supports international and domestic real estate store activity by ensuring stores open on time with complete supply packages. Supports and/or manages the relationship with internal brand customers; operations, visual & finance, working cross-functionally to deliver objectives within a seasonal budget. Performs competitive domestic & international sourcing events and projects, develop strong negotiation skills through supplier selection and alignment of capabilities and business requirements; managing quality of products with timely issue resolution; driving total cost of ownership. Maintains a positive outlook and takes accountability to provide the highest level of service and professionalism. Demonstrate strong project management competencies to organize and execute projects while documenting decisions and keeping applicable parties informed; flexes to the needs of the business. Communicates in a highly effective manner (verbal and written). Excellent time management, including proven ability to work independently and cross functionally, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to execute tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely fashion while managing multiple, competing priorities in a speed model environment with minimal supervision. Possess strengths in core competencies: Fast & Agile, collaboration, innovation,and reinventiont. Potential to manage specific categories, including SRM, competitive benchmarking, customer relationship management, business reviews, and management to define SLAs to ensure effective category performance. Completes administrative tasks accurately and in time: <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215