Senior Corporate Purchaser

2 days ago

Kansas City, MO, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

Description

The Senior Corporate Purchaser for Technology Procurement is responsible for sourcing and managing technology products and services, including software, hardware, and professional services. Key duties include negotiating and renewing contracts with third-party suppliers, ensuring optimal value for Burns & McDonnell.

The role involves overseeing procurement throughout the project life cycle. The Corporate Purchaser works closely with Legal, Information Technology, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure contracts meet company standards. This position requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

  • Facilitate the sourcing and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

  • Develop RFXs based on business needs, serving as the primary contact for suppliers and business partners.

  • Facilitate pre-bid meetings, respond to supplier inquiries, and update stakeholders on project plans and status.

  • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, including diverse options, and secure internal support for their inclusion.

  • Support cross-functional teams in sourcing, contracting, and developing proposal evaluation criteria.

  • Work closely with various organizations within IT to ensure consistency and compliance with InfoSec requirements, Integrations team, Enterprise Architecture and Software Asset Management.

  • Prepare and process purchase order documents within the online purchasing system.

  • Communicate and resolve procurement issues with relevant parties, including management.

  • Draft contracts aligned with company policies that reflect negotiations used to reduce risk and capture long-term objectives.

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for assessing completed contracts and resolving related issues or referring them to appropriate departments.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries and questions regarding executed contracts.

  • Coordinate and facilitate contract negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Management, Law, Construction or related field, and 7 years project procurement, project field procurement/materials management, or EPC procurement related experience required.

  • Applicable years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

  • Experience in negotiating software license agreements, cloud computing agreements, or other technology-related contracts required.

  • Project purchasing experience preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to negotiate effectively.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

  • Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.

  • Proven ability of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.

  • Experience in devising new approaches to purchasing problems encountered.

  • CPM, CPSM, CTPS or CTPE Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Administrative/Office Support

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 254119

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MJ #M&S

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