Buyer, Sr

Buyer, Sr. (Finance)

Responsible for:
1) Development of the materials procurement strategy,
2) Execution of the materials procurement plan,
3) Delivery of day-to-day materials procurement requirements. These activities will encompass:

• Identifying suppliers and developing strategic relationships.
• Understanding market conditions and effectively communicating trends/forecasts to stakeholders.
• Leading the RFP, RFQ, RFA and negotiation processes - with a focus on creating value.
• Working in conjunction with Legal and stakeholders to negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to effectively manage the supplier portfolio.
• Developing/executing category strategies and the materials procurement plan.
• Managing supplier performance. Developing and monitoring KPIs for key suppliers.
• Ensuring commitments are met.
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, guidelines, record retention, and delegation of authority.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Accounting or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant direct work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

Responsible for:
1) Development of the materials procurement strategy,
2) Execution of the materials procurement plan,
3) Delivery of day-to-day materials procurement requirements. These activities will encompass:

• Identifying suppliers and developing strategic relationships.
• Understanding market conditions and effectively communicating trends/forecasts to stakeholders.
• Leading the RFP, RFQ, RFA and negotiation processes - with a focus on creating value.
• Working in conjunction with Legal and stakeholders to negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to effectively manage the supplier portfolio.
• Developing/executing category strategies and the materials procurement plan.
• Managing supplier performance. Developing and monitoring KPIs for key suppliers.
• Ensuring commitments are met.
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, guidelines, record retention, and delegation of authority.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Accounting or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant direct work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

• A minimum of at least seven (7) years direct or active work experience in Procurement or other relevant experience.
• Must have sourcing, contracting, supplier management and/or negotiation experience.
• Familiarity with energy industry-related commodities and understanding of engineering standards/AML process.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, listening and presentation skills.
• Exceptional team member.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage work requirements independently to meet various schedules and objectives.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to resolve complex issues and to identify value generating opportunities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and work with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to organize, schedule and prioritize workload to meet various schedules and objectives on short notice.
• Ability to resolve conflict in a win-win manner.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up…