Buyer Level I - BC 0409 MY#01
NavitasPartners•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Buyer executes sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and supports category management initiatives. This role utilizes demand management to assess and prioritize internal requisitions, primarily leveraging RFP (Request for Proposal) strategies for assigned categories. The position is responsible for contract creation, administration, and supplier management throughout the contract lifecycle. The consultant collaborates closely with Project Managers, Legal, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and other internal teams to drive value, cost savings, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing and contract management
- Experience with RFP processes, contract negotiation, and procurement operations
- Knowledge of procure-to-pay lifecycle and procurement policies
- Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Manage and process sourcing requisitions of mid to high complexity independently using RFP and go-to-market strategies
- Identify opportunities to consolidate requirements to optimize spend and generate cost savings
- Apply demand management practices to track and control purchasing activities
- Partner with stakeholders to validate Scope of Work (SOW) completeness and accuracy
- Lead cross-functional meetings and stakeholder discussions
- Prepare detailed award recommendations and sourcing documentation
- Support supplier diversity initiatives in procurement decisions
- Develop and distribute RFP documentation in compliance with policies
- Collaborate with stakeholders and legal teams to negotiate contracts
- Recommend supplier awards based on evaluation criteria
- Manage full contract lifecycle (execution, amendments, renewals, closeout)
- Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance
- Resolve issues related to purchase orders, pricing discrepancies, and invoicing
- Support approval processes for high-value procurements
- Lead end-to-end RFP processes
- Evaluate supplier proposals and pricing
- Manage supplier selection and contract execution
- Coordinate compliance documentation with suppliers
- Gather market intelligence to inform sourcing strategies
- Determine appropriate procurement methods and buying channels
- Interpret procurement policies and regulatory requirements
- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and project teams
- Collaborate with departments such as Legal, Finance, Accounts Payable, and Inventory
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal service delivery
- Work with procurement support teams for analytics and reporting
- Communicate regularly with leadership and seek guidance when needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
