Senior Strategic Buying Services Analyst

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key suppliers by utilizing sourcing and end to end commodity management practices for assigned Indirect Purchasing commodities.
• Optimize cost savings opportunities through the use of competitive bidding, eAuctions, Electronic Catalogs, blanket contracts, commodity planning, opportunity assessments, business intelligence requirements, and spend analytics.
• Meet cost savings targets, implement process improvement initiatives, and deliver to Key Performance Indicators.
• Ensure proper routing of low value and emergency Purchase Requests with the remotely located Transactional Purchasing Services team.
• Actively participate with key stakeholders to develop commodity knowledge and sourcing strategies based on changing market developments, market pricing, and technology trends.
• Utilize Purchasing Sourcing Process, including but not limited to Bid list selection, RFQ development, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, obtaining sourcing approval, contract or purchase order issuance, and completion of filing requirements.
• Ensure that all sourcing, contracts, and Purchase Order transactions comply with Corporate Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
• Manage and resolve commercial issues with suppliers.
• Provide Coordination And Support For Other Buyers As Required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in Procurement, Accounting, Business, and/or Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in negotiating, sourcing, and managing contracts.
• Experience with Indirect Purchasing Commodities (Building Supplies, Cutting Tools, Die Supplies, Electrical, Engineering Services, Indirect Product, and Industrial Suppliers) is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and SAP.
• Very good Verbal and Written English Skills (from B2 upwards).
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills.
• High degree of organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Flexible Working At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.