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Role Overview:

Could you be our next Procurement Buyer? Globe Life is looking for a Procurement Buyer to join the team!

In this role, you will report to the Director of Contract Management. This role performs a wide variety of professional organizational and analytical work to support our corporate policies, procedures, and projects. Working with not only our executive team members and department managers, the Procurement Buyer also produces valuable information on purchasing and procuring of operational items and initiatives to further the continue the success of Procurement.

The Procurement Buyer position is important for several reasons. Companies must strive to lower costs and quickly respond to the changing needs of customers, especially the changing needs of internal customers. As the Procurement team evolves and matures to provides services enterprise-wide, the team must ensure our internal customers’ requirements and expectations are met.

This is a hybrid position located in McKinney, TX (WFH Monday & Friday, In Office Tuesday-Thursday).

What You Will Do:

• Manage the Procurement department’s Cherwell modules.
• Create Cherwell service requests and seek out required approvals.
• Generate Cherwell purchase orders.
• Reconciliation of Procurement’s monthly credit card transactions.
• Converting vendors from corporate credit card to Procurement credit card or invoice.
• Support FMO in identifying upcoming renewals and monthly budget reconciliation.
• Attend monthly vendor renewal meetings.
• Request competitive quotes from vendors.
• Maintain IT purchase order mailbox.
• Perform cross-functional back-up duties, as needed, within Procurement Department.
• Assist in a variety of Procurement projects across the enterprise.
• Ad hoc requests /or other duties as assigned.

What You Can Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience in a buyer or related role.
• Working knowledge of spend management protocols.
• Experience with buyer processes with procurement department.
• Proficiency with MS Office productivity tools.
• Must be well organized to properly manage competing priorities and time.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Working knowledge of the following systems, preferred:  Cherwell, Lawson, Apptio, Workday Strategic Sourcing.
• Advanced and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to be open to feedback, suggestions and to share ideas.
• High level of enthusiasm, persistence and self-motivation.

Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:

• Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
• Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

How Globe Life Will Support You:

Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:

• Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because we believe that taking care of your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
• Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
• Wellness club reimbursements and gym discounts to help you stay on top of your health.
• Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Development training programs to enhance your skills and career progression and unlock your full potential.

Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.