Buyer

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 7:30AM-5:00PM. This role is located at 105 New Way Road, Columbia, SC 29223.

What You'll Do:

• Prepares, distributes, receives, analyzes, and awards bids using a formal bid process such as requests for proposal (RFP's) and requests for bids (RFB's). Purchases assigned commodities. Researches invoices for payment. Makes recommendations in the selection of goods using a formal bid process. May be responsible for monitoring, trending and tracking incoming and outgoing inventory of copy machines and works closely with IT for copy machine support throughout the company.

• Serves as the corporate small business liaison officer, overseeing the program as well. Collects, maintains, and verifies supplier registration files. Generate and maintain related reports/records used by multiple levels of staff and management across all lines of business.

• Assists government groups in the preparation of subcontracting utilization plans. Prepare and submit forms for all government contracts in a timely manner.

• Collects and analyzes data on potential business partners. Identifies, develops, and negotiates new opportunities or partnerships for the company.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Required Work Experience: 3 Years Purchasing, finance, and/or budget management experience.

• Required Software and Tools:

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

  • Excellent presentation and analytical or critical thinking skills.

  • Good judgment.

  • Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence.

  • Basic business math proficiency.

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree-Business Administration or other related field.

• Preferred Work Experience: 5 Years-Purchasing, finance, and/or budget management experience.

• Preferred Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of mathematical/statistical concepts.

  • Proficient spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

  • Exceptional customer service and organizational skills.

• Preferred Software and Other Tools:

  • Knowledge of spreadsheet and database software.

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB).

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What To Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilitiesand protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.comor call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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