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Posted June 30, 2023
Influencer Marketing Society

Senior Buyer - Procurement

Influencer Marketing Society
United States Remote ⚠ [Archived] No Longer Accepting Applicants

Description:

Procurement professional experienced in developing and executing category strategies and preparing, negotiating, managing, and coordinating agreements supporting categories related to MRO, Capital, Packaging, Professional Services, HR Services, Financial Services, Marketing & Communications and Energy. Provides support to develop/drives global sourcing strategy for spend category. Brings suppliers and market intelligence to help generation of hypotheses. Serves as key point of contact with suppliers. Acts as a team spokesperson /interface for internal/client groups as appropriate. Works with global teams to develop/implement strategy.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the MRO, Capital, Packaging, Corporate Services and Energy Subject Matter Expert (SME).
  • Manages communications with suppliers and serves as key point of contact.
  • Creates & evaluates supply market facts and trends and defines implications for sourcing strategies.
  • Provides a fact-based understanding of current supplier base and intelligence on contracts terms.
  • Help design and execute the RFI and RFQ and leads supplier negotiations.
  • Helps design & lead the implementation plan of the buy strategy, globally.
  • Works closely with global team to understand business /regional needs and develop sourcing strategy options.
  • Calculate and report accomplishments in all appropriate systems.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

  • Strong problem solving and strategic analysis skills.
  • Able to conduct complex analysis such as TCO, EVC, NPV.
  • Ability to manage multiple project tasks and quickly initiate changes in plan when appropriate.
  • Ability to translate implications from analysis into preliminary recommendations.
  • Strong influence & communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive/deliver results.
  • Strong sourcing expertise and experienced in buy category.
  • High ethical standards.

Qualifications:

  • BA / BS degree with preferred focus on Sourcing & Logistics, and/or equivalent work experience.
  • 5-10 years’ demonstrated procurement experience required.
  • Knowledge of MRO, Capital, Packaging, Corporate Services and Energy categories required.
  • Experience in negotiating agreements/contracts with strong comprehension of legal and commercial terms and conditions.
  • Experience in working with intellectual property concepts and contractual language.
  • Previous leadership and/or management experience preferred.
  • Project management experience or Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or certification must be obtained within the first 12-24 months).

Skills: Procurement, Buying, Sourcing, Logistics, MRO, Capital, Packaging, Corporate Services and Energy, Negotiating Agreements/Contracts, Intellectual Property Concepts, Contractual Language, Six Sigma Green Belt, RFI, RFQ