Senior Buyer TFT

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Senior Buyer TFT position exists to enforce and carry out all purchasing policies and procedures in a manner that reflects professionalism and stewardship. This position, under the direction of the Sr. Purchasing Manager, is responsible for supporting ministry departments in procurement needs.

• Processes Purchase Requisition s and Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) from various ministry departments for procurement of goods and services, resulting in a purchase order being placed with the vendor
• Uses advanced knowledge of purchasing and contracting practices to include interpretation skills of legal contract terms and conditions, manages purchase orders from creation to closing, executes competitive bids, negotiates supplier agreements, prepares contract documentation and savings potential, identifies contract renewal needs, cost reduction and standardization opportunities
• Documents mutually agreed upon purchase terms and conditions
• Provides a high level of service by engaging with internal stakeholders and team members through collaboration, training, and providing guidance regarding advanced sourcing, supplier management, and risk mitigation practices
• Closely monitors multiple, concurrent production schedules by serving as the key vendor liaison to departmental clients, interacting proactively to ensure timely delivery of goods and services at the highest quality in support of ministry objectives
• Develops and implements improvements in contracting, sourcing and procurement policies, and legal practices to mitigate risk and resolve issues
• Performs periodic market research/analysis to keep current on goods, services, and print capabilities that are being utilized by the ministry
• Maintains documentation to support each purchase including evidence of quotes and why the vendor was (or was not) selected;
  Also maintains records to evaluate vendor performance
• Coordinates the purchasing /contract effort with the FOF Legal Department

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Office environment
• Some exposure to warehouse/receiving dock

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us…”

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer.

Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer.

Engages in Christian ministry.

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values.

• Team Oriented
• Teachable, flexible, reliable
• Positive, dependable, self-starter
• Detail-oriented and conscientious

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or equivalent Purchasing experience
• 5-7 years of experience in a buying position resulting in an increased level of responsibility and complexity
• Knowledge of Focus on the Family’s mission, values, and objectives
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of overseas purchasing and relationships is beneficial, but not a requirement for this position

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to do complex planning for multiple…