Sr. Buyer – Indirect Procurement

Job Description

The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing $80+ million in various indirect goods and services, including IT, Equipment, Domestic and International Freight, HR, Legal, Marketing, Advertising, Temp Labor, and Travel through a systematic procure-to-pay platform. 

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and drive sourcing projects to successful completion by performing market analysis, the RFX process, negotiations, contract creation, and contract management
• Develop strong relationships with internal business partners
• Drive cost-saving initiatives to align with company goals
• Perform industry analyses to assess micro- and macro-economic factors, conduct financial analyses to identify industry opportunities and create strategies for risk mitigation
• Determine the total cost of ownership for products and services procured
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, cost structure, risks, performance, etc.
• Drive supplier scorecards/ratings on an ongoing basis to measure supplier performance
• Lead cross-functional meetings to track the resolution of GEP SMART issues and progress on key system enhancements
• Review/redline contracts/order forms across multiple procurement categories

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology or another business-related field
• Five years of relevant procurement experience
• Solid negotiation, analytical and reporting skills
• Expertise in financial analysis with knowledge of cost model development
• Team player with the ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and hands-on with one of the Source-to-Pay solution
• Strong preference for two-plus years of experience using/supporting GEP SMART (Source-to-Pay) solution
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with IT, legal, procurement, finance and other departments as needed to accomplish daily tasks and issues
• Comfortable with engaging suppliers and leading internal calls for project resolution
• Experienced with summarizing and effectively communicating contract summaries to senior executives
• Ability to prioritize sourcing funnels and delegate effectively to Category Leader(s)

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups