Buyer

We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement operations for a non-profit organization in Williamsburg, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage purchasing transactions accurately, maintain strong documentation, and provide dependable service to internal teams and suppliers. The Buyer will help keep the procure-to-pay cycle running smoothly by ensuring purchases are processed in line with policy, approvals, and agreed supplier terms.

Responsibilities:
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier agreements, and related procurement transactions accurately and within established timelines using Workday.
• Examine supporting documents and approval workflows to confirm purchasing activity meets organizational policies, internal controls, and delegated authority requirements.
• Maintain complete and well-organized procurement records to support audit readiness and day-to-day operational transparency.
• Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, Finance, and Accounts Payable to address routine purchasing questions and resolve transactional issues efficiently.
• Monitor procurement activity to help ensure timely progression of requests through the full procure-to-pay cycle.
• Apply supplier terms and purchasing guidelines consistently when entering and managing procurement transactions.
• Provide responsive service to stakeholders by clarifying purchasing procedures and following through on open items.
• Support continuous accuracy in corporate procurement operations by identifying and escalating discrepancies when needed.• At least 2 years of experience in buying, purchasing, or corporate procurement functions.
• Hands-on experience working with Workday or Workday ERP in a procurement environment.
• Working knowledge of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier agreements, and related procurement documentation.
• Ability to review approvals and supporting records with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with procure-to-pay processes and coordination with Finance and Accounts Payable teams.
• Strong communication skills for working effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities while meeting deadlines in a structured environment.