Buyer III

(SEW)

Implements organization's goals, may provide input into strategic goals for finance and procurement.

Conducts research, evaluates data, and reports on findings, supporting the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

Implements organization's goals, may provide input into strategic goals for finance and procurement.

Conducts research, evaluates data, and reports on findings, supporting the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs.

A thought leader for data analytics and actionable reporting to drive efficiencies, maximize spend, and deliver cost saving throughout the organization.

Has familiarity with the finance and procurement budget, may provide input into spending decisions, particularly as pertains to vendors, systems, and projects.

Manages indirect spend for Retail Services, Mission Support, and various other Business Units.

Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 12 months - 2 years.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

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Develop strong business relationships with customers (internal and external) and vendors.

They will have the ability to initiate and develop advanced procurement-related ideas, determine the optimum course of action for success, collaborate and seek agreement with all interested parties, possess excellent analytical, problem solving, and reporting skills, and meet challenging goals and deadlines.

Ensure compliance to customer agreements and internal policy targets.

Monitors contracts and orders and expedites delivery; reconciles discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders; arbitrates disputes between end users and vendors.

2.

Develops and manages formal RFQ/ RFP processes and manages contract reviews, especially complex contracts, with assistance from the Legal Department.

3.

Develops existing supplier relationships and reviews alternate sources, ensuring continuity of supply, consistency of quality and service, and competitive pricing.

4.

Analyzes and proposes improvements in contract strategy, sourcing strategy, supplier quality management, and procurement processes.

5.

Provides detailed analysis for customer requirements and assists internal customers with budget and project planning through Total Cost of Ownership (TOC) analysis.

6.

Leverages procurement and other internal resources to meet customer requirements.

7.

Ensures products and services are obtained at a budgeted price.

8.

Provides support for department responsibilities such as, commodity research, supplier selection, supplier evaluation, contract administration, request for proposals, bid evaluation and internal resource coordination.

9.

Verifies procurement request accuracy, completion, and approvals.

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Leading and Developing Talent: May partner with coworkers to advance their development.

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Project and Change Management: May serve as a team member, or subject matter expert, for formal or department projects.

Contributes ideas and helps develop sol...