What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at BCForward?
Position Overview:The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement activities for goods and non-professional services across Massport departments. This includes preparing solicitation documents, reviewing specifications, analyzing vendor responses, and issuing purchase orders or contractual agreements in compliance with Authority policies. The role collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with operational needs. Additionally, the position conducts forward-looking procurement analysis, evaluating cost trends, market conditions, and spend data to support informed decision-making.Key Responsibilities:Lead the preparation and upload of RFPs via the Authority’s bid platform (currently Bid Express).Coordinate distribution of solicitation materials to selection committees, project managers, and relevant stakeholders.Collaborate with Legal and departmental teams to address vendor inquiries and ensure compliance with procurement policies.Conduct comprehensive bid evaluations, including cost analysis, pricing trends, total cost of ownership, and vendor performance.Confirm vendor selection, award contracts, and oversee issuance of purchase orders in accordance with Authority procedures.Direct the execution of formal bids and service agreements in partnership with Legal and requesting departments in PM Web.Manage updates and amendments to purchase orders and contracts in PM Web.Monitor active contracts and amendments to ensure timely authorization, uninterrupted service, and proper payment processing.Required Experience & Skills:3–5 years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience.Knowledge of e-Procurement methods and procedures (PeopleSoft experience preferred).Experience analyzing and interpreting RFP responses and conducting data analysis.Company DescriptionAbout BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.