Indirect Procurement Senior Buyer

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About the role

Procurement Senior Category Buyer will oversee our indirect expenditures. This role involves developing procurement strategies, leading high-stakes contract negotiations, and ensuring maximum value across all transactions. They will conduct in-depth market research for assigned categories to identify top-tier suppliers and uncover new opportunities. The Senior Buyer will develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and business partners to enhance and optimize programs and agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support stakeholders in strategic sourcing initiatives for designated categories by defining scope requirements, developing comprehensive strategies, and executing high-impact projects.
• Conduct in-depth market research for assigned categories to identify top-tier suppliers and uncover new opportunities.
• Lead the gathering and analysis of cost data, perform high-level price comparisons, conduct in-depth market research, and develop strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and enhance performance.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Lead contract activities, define strategic requirements, manage key supplier relationships, and negotiate complex terms to secure competitive prices and advantageous clauses, with minimal leadership support required.
• Utilize ERP (Oracle) to issue Purchase Orders, ensuring adherence to transactional processes, timely delivery/execution, and compliance with contracts.
• Oversee the procure-to-pay process, providing strategic guidance and leadership to stakeholders to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the platform.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and business partners to enhance and optimize programs and agreements.
• Lead the preparation and distribution of comprehensive category reports and in-depth analyses, providing critical insights on performance and identifying high-value opportunities for strategic adjustments and improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS).
• A minimum of 4-6 years of procurement experience, preferably with extensive expertise in the relevant category.
• Highly skilled in strategic negotiation and advanced contract management.
• Expert at cultivating and sustaining high-value supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and market research abilities, with extensive experience in analyzing market trends and data.
• Expertise in procurement software and tools, including advanced systems integration and optimization techniques.
• Exceptional organizational and strategic time management skills, with a proven track record in overseeing high-level procurement processes and managing complex supply chains efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global procurement environment.

Skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• High proficiency in communication skills with internal cross-functional partners.
• High proficiency in indirect procurement functional knowledge.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication, we're the right company for you.