Senior Analyst, Procurement – Buyer

Role Overview

• Responsible for all aspects of the relationship with a specific supplier within a commodity.
• Directs and manages all schedules, and purchase orders for the client account or the product family.
• Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost.
• May perform delivery assurance responsibilities.
• Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
• Responds to value stream inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest.
• Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.
• Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices.
• Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts.
• Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• Perform delivery assurance responsibilities & support project management activities.
• Develop and follow existing procedures, processes, and work instructions.
• Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to new team members.
• Conduct and maintain a program for internal inspection processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Information Technology
• 2 years of experience as a buyer, accounting, supply chain, purchasing or procurement
• Experience in MS Office suite
• Able to manage multiple tasks and adhere to specific timetables
• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

Benefits

• Employee Scholar Program