Senior Buyer
3 weeks ago
Title:
Senior Buyer - Facilities @ Buffalo Grove
,
IL
/ Neenah
,
WI
Terms of Hire: Full Time.
Salary: $
75-90 K/
YR + Benefits.
Role Description
Responsible for the execution of facilities category management strategies and activities, as well as strategic sourcing processes and approaches for assigned categories/sub-categories under the guidance of a Category Manager. Independently leads low-to medium-complexity spend categories and supports higher-complexity categories with limited supervision. Plans, deploys, and disseminates category strategies, as well as plans and conducts sourcing projects by leveraging stakeholder relationships and resources. Facilitates effective strategic supplier relationship, risk, and compliance management programs with regards to category management.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Develop and execute category management strategies and activities, as well as strategic sourcing processes and approaches for assigned categories/sub-categories
Ensure effective and uniform implementation of category management strategies and sourcing approaches
Re-evaluate and adjust category strategies based on changing market conditions
Manage the daily tactical details and issues that arise within categories
Effectively leverage stakeholder relationships to ensure category strategies are implemented and adapted to local needs
Execute specific strategic sourcing initiatives with process steps that include CDA’s, baseline data, market intelligence, RFx execution, data analysis, supplier selection, fact-based negotiation, implementation and monitoring of performance
Direct appropriate analysis methods and develop formats to document estimated savings and benefits
Establish negotiation strategies with fact-based analysis and effectively negotiate with suppliers to achieve desired results. Negotiations include contract terms and conditions, commercial terms, scope of work, and service level agreements
Gather, understand, and review spend or consumption data to recommend and enact changes that ensure alignment with category strategy and functional business needs
Track and monitor supplier markets and key material indexes for assigned categories using Porter’s Five Forces model or other analysis methods
Define supplier performance measurements, as well as monitor and evaluate suppliers to identify root cause of performance failure to drive continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives
Provide coaching and mentoring to the broader team of Procurement Specialists, Analysts, Service Representatives and Purchasing Agents
Ensure that individual and team goals and objectives are met.
Define and manage formal subcategory “business plans,” including appropriate supplier management strategies
Lead and support maximization of efficiency, effectiveness and compliance in category management & strategic sourcing initiatives
Achieve year-on-year improvement in total cost of ownership, working capital, quality, service and value within assigned categories
Develop best sources of supply and deliver value to the business
Ensure regular communication with stakeholders
Execute the use of category management support tools through efficient and effective data mining, information creation and communications
Best-in-class procurement - improve and manage processes, standards, and metrics
WHAT WE VALUE
Results Orientation
Change Leadership
Strategic Orientation
Market Knowledge
Team Leadership
Developing Organizational Capability
Collaboration and Influencing
Functional Expertise
Technical Expertise
Negotiation
Legal
Financial / Business Acumen
Analysis / Analytical Capability
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
Bachelor’s degree required in related field (business, operations management)
5-7+ years of strategic procurement experience with 3+ years directly related experience (Direct or Indirect)
3-5 years experience in facilities procurement strongly preferred (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Uniforms and Janitorial)
You Will Enjoy:
An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way
Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.
All applications will be kept strictly confidential and once shortlisted, our team will be in touch with you for further discussions.
Department: Scout
This is a full time position
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