Procurement Buyer

Job Summary

Perform sourcing activities as required to develop and maintain an effective supplier base needed to service work orders for EFS. Perform all related Procurement tasks assigned to assist Procurement Supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop resources on an ongoing basis as needed to identify potential qualified service providers for all request classes (service categories) required to support EFS operations
• Work closely with the Account teams to identify and support needs for emergency sourcing efforts and new potential vendor onboardings
• Communicate with the Senior Buyers regarding the availability of new suppliers available for loading into the VLX’s
• Communicate with and interview potential suppliers to determine their interest and ability to meet the required supplier qualifications
• Work with the Senior Buyers to send supplier agreements to potential suppliers who have communicated an interest in doing business
• Expedite potential suppliers’ responses
• Review supplier agreement responses to assist in addressing waiver requirements
• Perform supplier negotiations
• Maintain a qualified master supplier database in Ivalua
• Aid in COI (Certificate of Insurance) administration as needed
• Work with Operations personnel and suppliers as necessary to facilitate the completion of work order requirements in a timely and quality-oriented manner
• Assist EFS with strategic activities including supplier analysis projects including supplier leveraging opportunities, supplier competitive analysis and supplier performance analysis, supplier utilization, supplier management activities and VLX gap analysis
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Interact with ECSC clients to identify opportunities to bring value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university or equivalent experience
• 2 or more years of professional business experience in a service industry
• A background in subcontractor development and management and general purchasing experience is preferred
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with all levels of management
• Ability to effectively present information to all levels of management
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business documentation including contracts, agreements, work request specifications, financial reports, and regulatory documentation
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint and experienced in the use of business operating systems such as JD Edwards, Corrigo, and Ivalua
• Evaluate and analyze different types of financial and performance-related data
• Solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where there is little standardization
• Establish priorities and manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Develop clear logical plans and execute and track plan progress
• Manage conflict, maintain a positive attitude, be proactive, self-motivated, team oriented and performance oriented

Pay

This position may require a limited amount of travel including overnight stays if in person meetings in Norristown, PA or Tempe, AZ.

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