Buyer, Category Management

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our team on a Full Time, Permanent basis with a Hybrid work schedule! The role is based at our Hicksville, Long Island NY offices.

Responsibilities

• Strategic procurement operations within the aligned business area.
• Partner the Category Manager in delivery of Category strategies.
• Share supply chain insight and recommendations with NG business units.
• Award Contracts from leading strategic sourcing events.
• Lead commercial negotiations and draft contracts.
• Engage at senior levels of the organization to ensure delivery of business priorities.
• Procure high value, business critical goods and services.
• Engage and build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business, within procurement, and externally.
• Develop and deliver strategic sourcing events.
• Support the overall development and delivery of assigned category strategy.
• Deliver value by effectively managing tender events for key products.
• Manage contracted activities and identify continuous improvement category opportunities.
• Maximize value for money from contracts awarded.
• Model excellence in procurement standards and provide guidance to Buyers and Associate Buyers.
• Identify future requirements and ensure robust forecasting.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in relevant field.
• Significant experience of strategic sourcing and category management.
• Proficient in Excel, Powerpoint, and MS office applications.
• Understanding of project management principles and evidence of managing multiple projects.
• Ability to prepare for and lead negotiations.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations across Long Island as needed.
• Experience of contract development, including the ability to make recommendations and amendments to existing contracts and draft new ones.

Qualifications

• Ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $95,000 - $110,000
• Flexible work schedule.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Pay

• $95,000 - $110,000 annually

Schedule

• Hybrid work schedule