Senior Buyer

Core Functions

• Responsible for advanced vendor relations, contract negotiations.
• Writes, reviews, analyzes and negotiates new and existing agreements.
• Enhances opportunities for cost savings by promoting use of contracts and pooled purchases.
• Maintains the integrity of the information contained in all data files.
• Negotiates best possible pricing for off-contract items.
• Procures difficult and complicated purchases, such as major supplies agreements, prime vendor agreements, GPO participating agreements, capital equipment for projects and pooled purchases.
• Provides technical training to purchasing staff concerning all aspects of procurement and contracting.
• Maintains Procurement’s Standard Operation Procedures.
• Requests new item and vendor setups as appropriate, ensuring that proper product information is entered and no duplications exist.
• Resolves late shipments from suppliers, material quality issues and expedites supplier deliveries if required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic computer experience including moderate skills in Excel.
• Working knowledge of general office filing procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to solve problems and obtain assistance to resolve more complex problems.
• Ability to work under strict time constraints and manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to interface with a broad range of internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field and five (5) years’ purchasing experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/Master’s Degree.
• Capital buying and/or contract experience.
• Experience with MMIS systems.
• Additional purchasing experience including general knowledge of purchasing procedures.