Buyer II Procurement

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Buyer II is responsible for the procurement and program administration of assigned national goods and service contracts. This position is the Firm liaison to associated supplier(s) and/or categories. The Buyer II negotiates contract terms for the Firm based on spend and identifies and enacts initiatives to reduce Firm costs of goods and services. The position assists with the current contract renewal process, resolves problems, mitigates delays, and applies best practices for sourcing while following Standard Operating Procedures and Purchasing Policy.

This position works closely with internal stakeholders and with the supply base to ensure optimal supply chain partnerships. The Buyer II supports and assists with the development and implementation of procurement initiatives that reduce Firm purchase and operational costs, promote profitability, and improve service experience for Firm employees and clients. The Buyer II also answers questions from the Purchasing inbox as needed, fulfills Service Now requests, place orders with suppliers, expedite orders, review requisitions, negotiate quotes, track savings, assist with match exceptions, enter P-card expense reports, and other tasks as assigned.

The Buyer II is responsible for the procurement and program administration of assigned national goods and service contracts. This position is the Firm liaison to associated supplier(s) and/or categories. The Buyer II negotiates contract terms for the Firm based on spend and identifies and enacts initiatives to reduce Firm costs of goods and services. The position assists with the current contract renewal process, resolves problems, mitigates delays, and applies best practices for sourcing while following Standard Operating Procedures and Purchasing Policy.

This position works closely with internal stakeholders and with the supply base to ensure optimal supply chain partnerships. The Buyer II supports and assists with the development and implementation of procurement initiatives that reduce Firm purchase and operational costs, promote profitability, and improve service experience for Firm employees and clients. The Buyer II also answers questions from the Purchasing inbox as needed, fulfills Service Now requests, place orders with suppliers, expedite orders, review requisitions, negotiate quotes, track savings, assist with match exceptions, enter P-card expense reports, and other tasks as assigned.

• Reviews Requisition s in Oracle, entering Requisition s when necessary, and managing exceptions as needed
• Analyzes Oracle reports and takes action where needed
• Acts as a SME for Oracle for Procurement
• Leads sourcing analysis and selection process for assigned commodities and performs cost analysis
• Manages supplier relationships for the contracts this position manages and for assigned key suppliers
• Organizes and leads Key supplier review meetings and business reviews
• Serves as liaison with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Works with suppliers to expand and maintain e-commerce websites, assuring timely updating by suppliers and coordinating communications and user training

• Develops and negotiates contract terms for national contracts, and other areas of the Firm as assigned
• Contracts administration and contract management to include negotiating, establishing, monitoring and enforcing supplier contracts and agreements
• Acts as an Oracle Procurement SME, working with systems analysts to establish a Contract management system in Oracle and maintain
• Analyzes and evaluates suppliers and contract agreements to avoid risk Works closely with the Office of General Counsel in the contract negotiation/execution process
• Wo…