Sr Procurement Buyer

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity.
• Oversee and manage complex procurement projects from initiation to completion, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and delivery, ensuring project goals are met within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Provide guidance to a team of procurement professionals, including buyers, purchasing agents, and coordinators, ensuring the successful execution of procurement projects.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct due diligence, and negotiate terms to secure cost-effective and high-quality purchases.
• Monitor and control procurement costs, seek cost-saving opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, and optimize resource allocation.
• Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain, addressing concerns and resolving issues.
• Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate and organized records.
• Establish and enforce quality control standards in procurement processes, conducting regular inspections and performance assessments.
• Manage the procurement budget, allocate resources efficiently, and seek cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards.
• Leverage technology solutions, such as procurement software and analytics, to enhance procurement processes, monitoring, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement and project management
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen
• In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Continuous learning and self-development

About the role

This position plays a pivotal part in ensuring efficient procurement processes, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function. In this role, you will impact the optimization of procurement practices, enhancing profitability, and securing a reliable and agile supply chain, making your expertise an indispensable asset to our organization's success.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Leading-edge work
• Developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
• EAP, and Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays

Schedule

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.