Buyer

Job Title: POC Buyer

Location: (Indianapolis, IN)

Duration: Contract - 12+ months

Pay Range: $23/hr (W2)

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a POC Buyer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in procurement operations, supplier coordination, and stakeholder management and a proven ability to manage task intake, prioritize workflow, resolve invoice issues, and execute purchasing activities to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders through responsive and proactive task execution.
• Partner with stakeholders across business areas and regions to align on procurement needs.
• Prioritize and plan daily workflow, managing, monitoring, and reporting task progression through completion.
• Conduct supplier negotiations as required to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Operate and comply with all Procurement processes, procedures, and controls.
• Resolve blocked or stalled invoices and coordinate with Accounts Payable and vendors.
• Manage supplier communications and declarations to meet compliance requirements.
• Support Global Vendor Master Management activities, including vendor setup and maintenance.
• Facilitate Non-Disclosure Agreements in coordination with legal and suppliers.
• Run Request for Quotes and analyze responses to recommend award decisions.
• Rework and amend Purchase Orders in line with policy and approvals.
• Manage the task request inbox, triage requests, and ensure timely follow-up.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s with 0–1+ years, or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Organized workflow management and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Foundational procurement experience and familiarity with purchasing processes.
• Team-oriented mindset with clear career and goal orientation.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.