Procurement Buyer

Overview

This role involves executing sourcing strategies aligned with the company's business goals, supporting category management methods, and managing supplier contracts through their entire lifecycle. The position requires coordination with project management, legal, and other teams to deliver value and cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Independently process and review requisitions of moderate to high complexity using RFP-based sourcing strategies.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate requirements to leverage spending and enhance value and savings.
• Manage demand control and monitor internal purchasing to avoid waste.
• Collaborate with project teams to verify completeness and appropriateness of statements of work.
• Lead cross-functional meetings involving multiple stakeholders.
• Prepare comprehensive award recommendations and system documentation with detailed spend data.
• Incorporate procurement diversity objectives into sourcing activities.
• Create and distribute RFP documentation compliant with policies and procedures.
• Prepare necessary documentation for board approval if requisition values exceed thresholds.
• Manage timely progression and completion of RFP processes.
• Advertise solicitations for qualifying requisitions and identify potential suppliers.
• Evaluate RFP submissions for compliance and conduct pricing analyses.
• Oversee award procedures and coordinate contract execution with legal teams.
• Manage collection and distribution of government-required forms to selected suppliers.
• Use market intelligence and analyst insights to understand market trends.
• Negotiate contracts with internal stakeholders and legal to ensure relevant commercial and operational terms are included.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including execution, amendments, issue resolution, renewals, and closure.
• Regularly monitor contracts to verify delivery, pricing accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
• Identify and resolve issues such as delayed purchase orders, match exceptions, and pricing discrepancies.

Performance Metrics

• Achieve targeted savings and value creation outcomes.
• Meet diversity spending objectives for assigned categories.
• Fulfill stakeholder requirements as agreed.
• Plan and execute a high percentage of procurement events.
• Complete all assigned requisitions promptly.

Additional Information

• Position is located in New York City, NY, with a hybrid working setup.
• Contract duration is approximately 12 months.
• Work authorization required: US Citizens, Green Card holders, GC-EAD, and H4-EAD holders.
• Payment offered at $50 to $60 per hour on a Corp-to-Corp basis.
• Interview process conducted virtually.
• Experience required: 5 to 10 years in relevant procurement roles.