Procurement Buyer

Job Summary

Participates in the company-wide procurement process, which includes strategic sourcing, supplier and contract negotiation, project management, cost management, program compliance and supplier relationship management. Responsible for the procurement of goods and services that include packaging, staffing, office supply products, travel services, industrial supplies, safety/uniforms, and capital expenditures.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and supports internal stakeholders for all procurement needs and ensure the demand from internal customers is satisfied
• Provide purchasing new business RFQs; implementation/transition support for all new facility start up or relocations
• Identify and drive cost reduction projects in managed commodities using a total cost of ownership (TCO) model
• Create and continually monitors strategic supplier performance by identifying efforts to improve on time delivery, competitive quoting, assurance of supply, responsiveness, quality, corporate responsibility, etc. via scorecard, and regularly scheduled meetings
• Develop cost models and industry analyses to determine what cost of services and/or goods should cost versus supplier quotation
• Monitors contract compliance with all agreements in assigned categories.
• Analyze SAP & Vendor reports, interpret data & report out trends & idiosyncrasies
• Tracks and understands category spend to make knowledge- based decisions using key data points Identify and execute company-wide cost savings opportunities which involves managing competitive bids and negotiating with suppliers
• Efforts include but are not limited to:
• Researching internal stakeholders and supplier operations
• Engaging stakeholders to support the opportunity
• Developing project management action plans
• Creating and distributing a Request for Proposal or Quotation
• Analyzing suppliers' value propositions and presents results Negotiating terms and drafting contracts
• Planning and assisting with implementation
• Delivering progress and financial reports
• Overseeing all data and intelligence derived from projects
• Identifies and supports projects to streamline the Procurement process
• Other project work as required
• Travel: 10%
• Corporate responsibility [responsible sourcing]
• Analyzing suppliers value propositions and presents results negotiating terms and drafting contracts
• Identifies, supports and delivers continuous improvement opportunities for categories as well as other projects to streamline procurement processes
• Partnering with Legal department and stakeholders to ensure legal soundness of the contractual relationships between Neovia and its supply base, within scope assigned
  

Qualifications

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or Operations required
• 2-5 years’ experience in a Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Buying role related to indirect goods and services
• Strong background and understanding of business management and contractual law
• Familiar with procurement systems and systems management
• Ability to plan strategically while supporting daily tactical activities.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong Project Management, business analysis and reporting expertise
• Customer and supplier relationship building and management skills
• Leadership, interpersonal skills, and influencing skills
• Advanced organizational ability, planning and prioritization skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt to change
• Strong communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written)
• Results oriented with creative problem-solving capabilities
• Supplier Relationship Management – [SRM]
  
  

Desired Skills And Competencies

• Supplier Interaction
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving Skills
• Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Cross functional across all procurement disciplines
• Ability to build and maintain strong cohesive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily sedentary. Sits comfortably to do the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, or lifting item weighing up to 15 pounds.