Senior Strategic Buying Services Analyst

Strategic Buyer

The role is responsible for the negotiations, sourcing, contract / purchase order issuance, and end to end commodity management for the GBS Shared Purchasing Services (SPS) team. The work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work, and independent judgment. The buyer will be required to interface with all Regions as well as cross-functional stakeholders including, but not limited to Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Legal and IT.

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage key suppliers by utilizing sourcing and end to end commodity management practices for assigned Indirect Purchasing commodities. This includes understanding of program lead times, supplier lead times, and capacities.

Optimize cost savings opportunities through the use of competitive bidding, eAuctions, Electronic Catalogs, blanket contracts, commodity planning, opportunity assessments, business intelligence requirements, and spend analytics.

Meet cost savings targets, implement process improvement initiatives, and deliver to Key Performance Indicators.

Ensure proper routing of low value and emergency Purchase Requests with the remotely located Transactional Purchasing Services team.

Actively participate with key stakeholders to develop commodity knowledge and sourcing strategies based on changing market developments, market pricing, and technology trends.

Utilize Purchasing Sourcing Process, including but not limited to Bid list selection, RFQ development, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, obtaining sourcing approval, contract or purchase order issuance, and completion of filing requirements.

Ensure that all sourcing, contracts, and Purchase Order transactions comply with Corporate Purchasing Policies and Procedures.

Manage and resolve commercial issues with suppliers.

Provide coordination and support for other buyers as required.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Procurement, Accounting, Business, and/or Engineering

Minimum 3 years’ experience in negotiating, sourcing, and managing contracts.

Experience with Indirect Purchasing Commodities (Building Supplies, Cutting Tools, Die Supplies, Electrical, Engineering Services, Indirect Product, and Industrial Suppliers) is a plus.

Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and SAP.

Very good Verbal and Written English Skills (from B2 upwards). Another European language knowledge is a plus.

Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills.

High degree of organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex.

Ability to travel as required.

Flexible Working

At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, you can expect the following working conditions:

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Perks and rewards designed for you:

• Health and Welfare Benefits:
  Our health and welfare benefits can be tailored to fit you and your family's needs and start on the first day of employment.
• Retirement Savings:
  We will support you as you save for your future.
• Employee Discounts:
  We offer you access to a vast selection of global, national, and local discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities:
  We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
• Paid Training:
  Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to award-winning learning platforms throughout your Conduent career.
• Paid time off:
  We provide attractive paid time off packages designed for you to enjoy your life away from work.
• Great Work Environment:
  We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts.

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