Strategic Sourcing Buyer
Strategic Sourcing Buyer
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Job Description
Provide execution and support at the local level of procurement activity. Source materials and/or services in alignment with the strategic plan. Demonstrate knowledge of price and cost analysis tools to drive cost savings on a medium scale.
Responsibilities:
- Execute order placement and issuance of POs in accordance with policies/procedures
- Responsible for timely blocked invoice resolution and avoidance; Participates in external benchmarking and implementation of best practices
- Participates in Sourcing process improvement initiatives and tools including project planning and implementation
- Participates in the identification of stakeholder needs and delivers appropriate internal and external communication to meet the needs of Operations
- Collaborates with internal partners to communicate and drive utilization of preferred suppliers
- Facilitates negotiations on medium scale projects to achieve department objectives
- Under general direction uses data to conduct price & cost analysis to drive savings
- Utilizes effective presentation skills to address stakeholders needs; communicates with Senior Management across the organization
- Participates in the development of robust training policy and procedure materials
- Addresses contractual issues with direction as needed
- Works closely with internal partners on sourcing decisions to ensure supplier contribution and performance requirements are met
Qualifications :
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- A Bachelors degree in a discipline related to functional work preferred
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Able to demonstrates ability to solve moderately complex problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions
- Must be able to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately
- Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of internal/external customers
- Able to apply strong functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows Google Suite or other technical tools in completing assignments.
- May require knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn specialized software to complete work assignments.
- Knowledgeable of the critical factors affecting sourcing and supplier management.
- Skilled in negotiating and understanding purchasing contract language.
- Intermediate skills in developing or applying effective and proactive supplier management techniques and tools
- Must be able to proactively listen to others to understand issues and situations.
- Must be able to clearly articulate business needs to both internal and external customers.
Additional Information :
RRDs current salary range for this role is $55100 to $82700 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee and the range may change in the future. At RRD it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon but not limited to education skills experience proficiency performance shift and location. Depending on the role in addition to base salary the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus commission or incentive program. RRDs benefit offerings include medical dental and vision coverage paid time off disability insurance 401(k) with company match life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages plus parental leave adoption assistance tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
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RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
