Buyer Consultant 29707

Job Title: Buyer Consultant
Location: NYCNY
Duration: 6 Months

Job Summary: Executes sourcing strategies in line with overall business objectives and supports category management methodologies. Utilizes demand management to assess and prioritize internal customer requisitions typically of a mid to high-level complexity primarily leveraging RFP go-to-market strategies for an assigned portfolio of categories. Responsible for contract creation administration and supplier management through contract lifecycle. Works collaboratively with Project Managers Legal Cybersecurity Risk Management and other functions as necessary to drive business value cost savings and efficiencies.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management Procurement and Contract Management or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.

• 3 years satisfactory full-time sourcing and contract management experience; Supply chain management RFP market strategies informal and formal solicitations contract writing negotiations and contract administration.

• Knowledge of procure-to-pay process and procurement-related policies procedures processes and risks and ability to apply that understanding to daily work.

• Knowledge of ERP Purchasing applications and other procurement-related software.

• Good interpersonal and organization skills strong attention to detail.

• Works in diverse cross-functional teams with limited guidance.

• Solicits differing opinions to ensure understanding of complex issues and acts in a manner that builds and maintains trust.

• Solid judgment with ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Works independently to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in word processing spreadsheet and presentation software applications.