The Buyer manages procurement activities to drive cost savings and meet internal customer needs. This role involves negotiating contracts developing sourcing strategies and overseeing the procurement lifecycle to ensure proficient and effective purchasing processes.
Develop and execute procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and meet business requirements.
Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
Manage the competitive bidding process through RFIs RFQs RFPs and Reverse Auctions.
Negotiate pricing terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
Review and ensure contracts meet scope requirements pricing agreements and corporate standards.
Maintain and grow supplier relationships to support and expand the procurement pipeline.
Collaborate with internal teams and departments to draft service scopes and requirements.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies procedures and best practices.
Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g. CPSM CIPS) preferred.
Proven experience in procurement including supplier management contract negotiation and competitive bidding.
Solid analytical skills with the ability to evaluate market trends and supplier performance.
Experience in drafting and reviewing contracts with a focus on scope pricing and compliance.
Proficient negotiation clear communication and solid interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities proficiently.
Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
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This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties responsibilities or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance business need and manager discretion and may be revised as necessary.
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