Sr Buyer
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listed on 2026-10-19
Listing for:
SGS Consulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
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Business
Supply Chain & Logistics -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Purchase goods and services by utilizing the Procurement operation processes and technology across Assurant enterprise to meet the needs of the customers.
- Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
- Develop, implement and follow established Procurement policies, procedures and organization structure.
- Manage suppliers, internal costs, quality and delivery performance.
- Drive continuous improvement on end-to-end aspects of the procurement process.
- Maintain and promote sound relationships with suppliers and the business community.
- Maintain positive relationships and communication with internal customers.
- Demonstrate understanding of market trends and conditions for product changes.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to Associate Buyer and Buyer
Skills:
- Ability to positively adjust to changing daily demands and work volumes required.
- Effective verbal and written skills with mid to upper level management required.
- Above-average telephone and interpersonal skills required.
- Above-average judgment, initiative, problem solving, collaboration and teamwork skills required.
- Ability to conduct Request for Proposal (RFP) projects.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of purchasing terms, concepts, processes and procedures.
- Lawson Procurement system experience.
- CPM certification.
Experience:
- Bachelor degree in Business or Finance.
- 5 years’ buying and procurement related experience.
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