Buyer/Procurement Specialist

TEKsystems • Boulder City, NV

20h • $25 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Buyer is to manage the entire supply chain for the assigned commodities, including the following professional services, strategic sourcing, specialty niche/technical, operational and transactional skills:
Negotiation
Contract Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Stakeholder Relationship
Category Expertise
Bid Analysis (Total cost of ownership)
Software Proficiency
Development of category strategies
Selection of suitable suppliers
Summary of Procurement recommendations
Supplier follow up
Management reporting
Rapid Problem Solving and Decision Making

Requirements

• Minimum BA/BS degree required in a related field or an equivalent experience, with an MBA preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement or a related field.
• Ability to perform complex analysis for supplier and material contracts, develop long range commodity and category plans, streamline operational procedures, perform continuous improvement activities, recommend and establish inventory levels, and present project reports to senior management.
• Knowledge of financial and cost management, PO and contract management, and spreadsheet analysis.
• Skills with Microsoft Office Suites and spreadsheets are essential.
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Food & Beverage or Hospitality industry preferred, not required.
• Knowledge of Ariba system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire supply chain for the assigned commodities
• Negotiation
• Contract Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Relationship
• Category Expertise
• Bid Analysis (Total cost of ownership)
• Software Proficiency
• Development of category strategies
• Selection of suitable suppliers
• Summary of Procurement recommendations
• Supplier follow up
• Management reporting
• Rapid Problem Solving and Decision Making

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees