Senior Buyer - Rail & Transit

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Buyer to join our team! In this role you will get to purchase materials, equipment, and services on a competitive basis as required by the Hudson Tunnel project needs. The Senior Buyer level applies strategic sourcing principles and is fully qualified to manage complex purchasing activities. Typical assignments include procurements for IT software and hardware, physical and cyber security, supplies and equipment, operations, and facilities support, as well as other procurements that support project requirements.

This is the first exempt-level position where the Buyer regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment.

What You'll Be Doing Supplier Identification and Evaluation

• Research and identify potential suppliers based on factors such as quality, cost, delivery time, and reliability.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of suppliers, including market research, reference checks, and performance assessments.
• Develop and implement supplier scoring and evaluation criteria.

Negotiation and Contract Management

• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, including pricing, payment terms, and performance metrics.
• Draft and manage commercial contracts to ensure compliance with organizational and project policies and legal requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns.

Cost Reduction and Value Engineering

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs through strategic sourcing initiatives, such as supplier consolidation, reverse auctions, life-cycle cost evaluation, or value engineering.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing strategies and improve overall value.
• Establish procurement baseline and cost savings for purchases.

Supply Chain Risk Management

• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, such as disruptions, quality issues, or geopolitical events.
• Develop contingency plans and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure business continuity.

Supplier Small Business and Sustainability

• Promote supplier small businesses and sustainability initiatives, ensuring that the organization sources from a wide range of suppliers.
• Implement strategies to reduce the environmental impact of the supply chain.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect and analyze data on supplier performance, costs, and market trends.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations to inform decision-making and track progress.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction, or Economics or related field (or equivalent) with 5+ years of related work experience, or an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction, or Economics or related field (or equivalent) with 10+ years of related work experience.
• Supply Chain/Procurement Continuing Education and/or Certificates is a plus.
• Basic purchasing knowledge and good written and oral communications skills

Performance Expectations

• Overall understanding of procurement principles and concepts, including, but not limited to, solicitation of proposals, proposal analysis, award and administration of purchase orders, and closeout procedures associated with cradle to grave procurement responsibilities.
• Must be able to create cost and price analysis justifications to support purchase agreements.
• Must be able to provide market research to support source selection of suppliers.
• Must be able to adapt to and be a positive agent for change.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and project requirements on a daily basis.
• Strong organizational and workflow skills are required.
• Prior experience with SAP/ARIBA…