Hiring: Procurement Buyer I Company: United Supermarkets, LLC Location: Lubbock, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:11:53 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •3 years of buying experience. •At least 3 years of buying experience. Required Skills: •Purchase items for resell to customers. •Place product orders in a timely manner to ensure availability of products to our customers. •Evaluate and monitor contracts to ensure vendors and suppliers comply with terms and conditions of the contract and to determine the need for change. •Create, track, and manage orders from request to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment. •Maintain and review records of items bought, cost, deliveries, product performance, and inventories. •Securing favorable pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service level agreements through negotiation, and managing contracts to ensure compliance. •Meet with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action. •Meet with appropriate Partners, Business Managers and Team Members as needed. Qualifications: •Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. •Must use 10-keys by touch. •High School Diploma required. •Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance or related field preferred. •Certification in procurement or supply chain management preferred. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Must be able to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. •Occasional overnight travel as needed, up to 10% •Demonstrated capacity to function as a team member and have a good relationship with others. •Demonstrated capacity to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits, and attitude. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!