Corporate Buyer
Description
Impact is hiring a strategic Corporate Buyer to join our nationally ranked Best and Brightest workplace!
Impact is a leading national managed services provider, specializing in: IT & Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation & AI, Integrated Marketing, and Print & Document Management. Our partnerships are defined by thoughtful business strategy, solutions architecture, technology deployment, and ongoing support –with a driving focus to bring enterprise-level resources to the SMB and midmarket. We are committed to customer-centric excellence, delivering tailored solutions that enhance client value and drive sustainable growth. Join our team of experts and be part of an innovative culture that puts customers at the heart of everything we do.
Founded in 1999, Impact proudly remains privately-held and locally-owned, employing 800+ experts across 20+ US locations. Recognized for rapid growth and innovation, Impact has historically seen over a 20% annual growth rate, and championed a vibrant, employee-focused culture.
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Corporate Buyer to optimize our sourcing and procurement processes. This role is responsible for identifying cost-saving opportunities, vetting and managing supplier relationships, and ensuring vendor compliance. The ideal candidate will leverage market research and spend analysis to drive efficiencies while negotiating favorable terms to support business objectives. This position plays a key role in enhancing procurement operations through process improvements and automation.
Responsibilities
- Identify and vet new suppliers to drive cost efficiencies
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service-level agreements
- Conduct market research to uncover sourcing opportunities
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships, including risk mitigation plans
- Ensure supplier compliance with company policies and cost-effectiveness
- Analyze spend data and cost trends to identify savings opportunities
- Implement and monitor cost-saving initiatives
- Optimize procurement processes through automation and efficiency improvements
- Evaluate vendor performance to ensure contract compliance and service quality
- Support budget planning and financial forecasting related to procurement
Things We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field preferred
- Proven experience in procurement, supply chain management, or sourcing; preferably in the IT and technology space
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable terms
- Ability to analyze financial and procurement data to drive cost savings
- Experience with supplier evaluation, contract management, and compliance
- Knowledge of procurement software and automation tools
- Strong market research skills to identify competitive sourcing opportunities
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and relationship management skills
Why Join Us?
Our purpose is people. We empower them to innovate, grow, and succeed. That's how we change the world – one person, one company, one community at a time.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values, which guide how we work, grow, and succeed together:
- Innovation: We embrace change because innovation lives outside the comfort zone.
- Passion: We are driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and obsessed with making an impact.
- Honesty: We are fiercely transparent and consistently honest.
- Fun: We fuel work with fun, knowing life's too short for boring.
- Low Ego: We champion ideas over titles, because brilliance knows no rank.
- One Team: We win as a team, we lose as a team, we are one team.
Benefits
- Expected salary range of $80,000-$100,000 plus bonus eligibility
- 20 days of PTO and 12+ paid holidays
- Flexible sick-day policy
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive health, disability, life, dental, & vision plans
- 401(k) discretionary match & retirement plans
- Continued education reimbursement
- Ongoing training & development opportunities
Join us at Impact, where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work creates real change. Let’s build something incredible together!
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