Buyer II

Job Description

Job Description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

The Buyer II is responsible for the timely and cost-effective procurement of supplies related to funeral, cemetery, and maintenance operations. This role requires an intermediate level of purchasing experience and involves sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and quality of materials. This position is responsible for delivering relevant analysis and reports so that appropriate decisions can be made to offer the best value to customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and participate in formal sourcing activities, including preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs); coordinate internal stakeholder requirements, evaluate vendor responses, lead scoring processes, and support final award recommendations

• Reviews supply related purchase requests: coordinates with customers to verify specifications and requirements to obtain bids and quotes; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers for the purchase of supplies

• Support contract administration activities, including drafting contract terms and scopes of work, coordinating legal and compliance reviews, monitoring key contract milestones and expirations, managing amendments or renewals, and ensuring vendor compliance with all contractual obligations

• Generate and maintain regular procurement reports, including spend analysis, category volume, cost savings, purchase price variance (PPV), and supplier scorecards, to support strategic sourcing and performance improvement initiatives

• Develops and manages relationships with national strategic indirect suppliers, assist in vendor onboarding and ensure compliance with company standards and insurance/licensing requirements

• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, volume consolidation, alternative product evaluation, vendor negotiations, and process improvements; monitor and report on realized savings and contribute to annual cost reduction goals

• Assists with resolving invoice payment issues and discrepancies

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline

Experience

• Three (3) years professional experience in procuring supplies

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Understanding of key financial and market principals

• Ability to communicate with associates at all levels of the organization

• Proven ability to work both independently and within a team environment

• Effective communicate skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Work CONDITIONS

When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:

Work Environment

• Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions

• Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required

• Standard business dress required when in contact with families

Work Postures

• Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day

• Climbing stairs to access buildings as needed

Physical Demands

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Work Hours

• Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises

Postal Code: 77019

Category (Portal Searching): Logistics

Job Location: US-TX - HoustonCompany DescriptionLife’s not about a job, it’s about purpose.

Do you love sales? Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you want to make a difference with your work?

We’re looking for a sales professional to join our dynamic team! We put people first and value integrity and attention to detail in our work. We’ll change everything you ever thought about working in the funeral services industry. This isn’t your typical job—and we’re not your typical company!

Our Sales Professionals enjoy:
•\tUnlimited Income Potential - with a competitive commissioned incentive package
•\tStability – a recession-resistant, human centered business
•\tBrand recognition – Our Dignity Memorial® is the North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.
•\tCompany-Provided Leads - we use the world’s #1 lead-management system and other best-in-
class technology platforms
•\tOngoing training
•\tAdvancement opportunities
We think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:
“At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.”
BETTER HEALTH:
Wellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.
BETTER WEALTH:
We are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.
BETTER SELF:
We encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.
BETTER COMMUNITY:
Our Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.
Compensation: $40,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)
Note: Eligibility requirements apply.
SCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
For any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to SCI.jobs@sci-us.com.

Company Description

Life’s not about a job, it’s about purpose.\n\nDo you love sales? Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you want to make a difference with your work?\n\nWe’re looking for a sales professional to join our dynamic team! We put people first and value integrity and attention to detail in our work. We’ll change everything you ever thought about working in the funeral services industry. This isn’t your typical job—and we’re not your typical company!\n\nOur Sales Professionals enjoy:\n•\tUnlimited Income Potential - with a competitive commissioned incentive package\n•\tStability – a recession-resistant, human centered business\n•\tBrand recognition – Our Dignity Memorial® is the North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.\n•\tCompany-Provided Leads - we use the world’s #1 lead-management system and other best-in-\nclass technology platforms\n•\tOngoing training\n•\tAdvancement opportunities\nWe think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:\n“At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.” \nBETTER HEALTH:\nWellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.\nBETTER WEALTH:\nWe are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.\nBETTER SELF:\nWe encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.\nBETTER COMMUNITY:\nOur Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.\nCompensation: $40,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)\nNote: Eligibility requirements apply.\nSCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.\nFor any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to SCI.jobs@sci-us.com.