Senior Buyer

• Ensure compliance with tribal federal and state procurement regulations.
• Review and improve procurement policies and processes.
• Support the Director of Procurement with efficiency and compliance initiatives.
• Source high-quality goods and services at competitive prices.
• Manage and maintain the vendor management system and records.
• Evaluate vendors conduct reference checks and support vendor selection.
• Prepare and manage bids RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Review requisitions analyze quotes and issue purchase orders.
• Monitor contracts deliveries and supplier performance.
• Maintain procurement records and resolve discrepancies.
• Track market trends pricing and supplier reliability.
• Supervises assigned staff and monitors divisional work productivity.

• Must have one of the following:

1. Bachelors degree in Business Accounting Finance Procurement Supply Chain or a related field with four (4) years of employment experience in purchasing supply-oriented activities
2. Combination of education and employment experience in purchasing supply-oriented activities equivalent to eight (8) years.

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferably in the areas of purchasing procurement or inventory management required.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours as needed including all assigned events.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training leadership development and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

• Ensure timely delivery and quality standards are consistently met.
• Collaborate with suppliers departments and stakeholders to define needs and pricing.
• Identify and implement process and policy improvements.
• Adapt communication style to different situations and audiences.
• Ability to identify root causes and easily overcomes obstacles.
• Must be people oriented relate well to people from diverse backgrounds and possess respect for others. Serve as a role model.
• Must possess character that earns the confidence of program participants aspire to your highest self and serve as a cultural ambassador to others.

• Medical dental vision life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance bonuses and COLA increases

INDIAN PREFERENCE SPOUSAL PREFERENCE OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements as stated in a job description preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference the appropriate documentation must be submitted.