Job SummaryThis position is responsible for supplier selection and contract execution with USM's suppliers for Exterior and Interior Services. In the execution of these tasks, this position involves supplier RFQs, negotiation of rates, confirmation of supplier quality and capacity, and post-award, collection of contract documents and maintenance of supplier compliance. This position also supports the operations team with regard to issue resolution and supplier quality scorecarding. A Buyer ensures all active client locations and services have a capable, qualified, affordable, and reliable supplier assigned and under contract
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Executes supplier selection activities including compliance, performance and affordability. Negotiates to ensure suppliers are awarded at appropriate market rates
- Onboards suppliers so that they are compliant and able to perform to client requirements without error. Maintains supplier information within supplier database. Creates and maintains supplier master data in ERP system as needed
- Supports supplier management activities including performance feedback and new supplier acquisition
- Supports supplier development activities and actively manages supplier capacity modeling based on requirements
- Actively identifies cost reduction opportunities and negotiates proactively with existing supplier base, or obtains more market-appropriate alternatives
- Interfaces with departments such as operations, marketing, legal, finance, accounting, field quality, and compliance to ensure service requirements are being met
- Assists Sr. Buyer with the execution of daily work efforts, as appropriate. Provides back-up support for Sr. Buyer, as needed. Assists in training new procurement coordinators/specialists including ongoing mentorship
- Promotes a positive safety culture by fully complying with all safety policies and procedures, and applicable federal, states and local regulations
- Any other duties as requested by management
Qualifications- Associates or Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, related field or the equivalent in education and work experience
- 3-5 years related work experience; 1+ years general office experience
- Certification in Supply Management
- Fluency in English (Spanish is desirable but not required)
- Contracts Experience
- Customer Service Experience
- Negotiation Skills
- Project Management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
Physical Demands- Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time. Constantly operates a computer and telephone and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer).
Work Environment- General office environment. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
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