JOB TITTLE:

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At National Waste Associates we pride ourselves on being a leader in the industry of managing commercial waste services to our loyal clients across the US and Canada. We are a small family-owned business that provides our employees with the tools to succeed. We offer competitive pay, great benefits as well as ongoing training to help develop our staff and help them reach their career goals.

JOB DESCRIPTION-

A Purchasing Negotiator is an integral part of the Purchasing Team. The Purchasing Negotiator position is for someone that has great negotiation skills, great relationship building skills and is a strategic thinker.

We are looking for someone that can find cost effective methods to provide waste and recycling services to our clients and ensure timely implementation of service requests presented by the Account Management Team.

Negotiation and Contract Management skills are required for this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-

Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet organizational goals and objectives.

• Source and procure equipment, and services required for operations.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities and pricing.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing and delivery terms.
• Collaborate with internal customers to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
• Coordinate with Account Management Team to ensure timely availability for service implementation and equipment delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Exceptional prioritization skills to ensure timely resolutions that are appropriate for the severity and impact of the situation.
• Facilitate communication and troubleshooting with relevant parties for all vendor related problems.
• Process service changes requested by customer or Account Management team.
• Resolve billing discrepancies based on contractual obligations.
• Work on RFP and bidding projects to obtain cost savings for current/potential clients.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in Purchasing and or Procurement roles
• Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement processes, and supply chain management principles.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills to evaluate supplier capabilities and pricing.
• Proficient in all purchasing and procurement functions, including a history of successful quoting, contract negotiation and pricing/contract discrepancy resolution.
• Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills

Note: This job description outlines the general nature of the position. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in procurement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• If you were tasked to assist on building a Purchasing/Procurement team, what would be the three most important transferrable skills that you would identify as needed for the Purchasing/Procurement role?

And why?

Experience:

• Negotiation, Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Glastonbury, CT 06033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person