Senior Buyer

Description
Position Description:
The Procurement Agent is responsible for the purchase of items through suppliers, monitoring and expediting orders and negotiating costs. This position will oversee the activities and performance of vendors and suppliers in alignment with overall business needs and performance. The Procurement Agent will ensure that all established purchasing polies and procedures are optimized in regards to price, delivery and contract terms.
Key Responsibilities:
HSSEE Actively support the implementation and maintenance of SACHEMs HSSEE and Quality Management Systems SACHEM Integrated Management Systems (SIMS).
Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
Support NPI projects by finding suppliers, cost, and availability of materials.
Performs vendor management activities such as vendor adding/changing, vendor qualifications and vendor performance management.
Takes ownership of assigned categories by obtaining, analyzing, and sharing supply market information, understanding business needs, developing category strategies, driving, and reporting improvements in cost, quality, and service.
Works as the first level escalation point for supplier- related issues. Creates and follows through SCARs whenever needed.
Maintains business records such as RMSS, quotes/bids, contract/agreements, and important communications and makes it accessible to authorized users
Reviews and approves invoices.
Drives for continuous improvement in procurement process by following, advocating, and creating procedures and policies.
Provides support to other businesses functions as needed.
Requirements
Competencies:
Communication Proficiency
Time Management
Initiative
Teamwork Oriented
Problem Solving/Analysis
Technical Capacity
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply chain or Procurement
3 5 years in procurement or materials management
Travel

travel not required.

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