Senior Buyer

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is the second-largest private employer in Chicago. We are a multicultural international community of more than 20000 faculty and staff-each supporting UChicagos mission of inquiry and academic client is a Medical Center provides world-renowned patient care while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research. Together UChicago Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division are working to address the worlds most pressing medical challenges.

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Chicago IL 60615

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)

Job Description:

Procurement of professional services (architects/engineers) construction and MRO-related goods and services

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required preferably with a purchasing materials management concentration or related field
OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (minimum of five years) of direct independent purchasing; demonstrated experience in identifying and solving purchasing and associated issues

Competencies:

Demonstrated negotiation ability with experience in dealing directly with contractors and professional services firms (i.e. architects and engineers)
Demonstrated customer service orientation in a support or service department
Comprehensive knowledge of contracting techniques for construction-related projects
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment setting priorities consistent with facilities and strategic planning
Ability to understand and relate procurement concepts and develop and maintain relationships with supervisors project managers and directors
Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent organizational skills
Strong computer skills with competency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word PowerPoint and Access
Acquired competency in the use of ERP systems database management and comparative analysis
Experience in contract writing
experience and expertise in handling procurement-specific concerns of users and suppliers related to contract management
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in administering mid- to large-sized procurement operations; attention to detail in documentation and transaction accuracy required
excellent verbal and written communication skills

Performance of Services:

Issuance of Requests for Proposals; contract administration; electronic filing; resolving contract-related issues in e-Builder (project management system); other administrative duties as assigned
Performs functions that direct and lead efforts that benefit the purchase of planning design and construction and facility maintenance services materials supplies and equipment
Evaluate proposals either as an individual or as a facilitator of a group. Prepare documentation for award analysis and recommendation of award
Prepare correspondence and reports regarding contract matters. Prepare reports of the departments contracting activities

Mental Demands:

Attention to detail
Ability to perform within deadlines; reading
Confidentiality
Problem solving
Ability to handle ambiguity and exert informal authority
Excellent written and oral communication
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Physical Demands:

Ability to move around campus to attend meetings; keyboarding; bending; stooping to reach files; light lifting; standing

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is the second-largest private employer in Chicago. We are a multicultural international community of more than 20000 facu...