Senior Buyer

​POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including:

• Direct Operations (Production) Procurement processes include:

• Product/Service Sourcing

• Supplier Selection

• Pricing/Terms Negotiation

• Order Processing

• Contract Administration

• Supplier Performance Management

• May include Strategic Sourcing

• Level: A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.

• Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Contract negotiations, price analysis, internal and external stakeholder management, contract terms.

Skills:     

• Procurement Strategy

• Cost Savings and Financial Performance management

• Supplier Management and Relationship Building

• Process Excellence and Operational Efficiency

• Category Management and Market Insight

• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Education:            

• Engineering, Business Management, CIPS