Indirect Buyer

JCB North America • San Antonio, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct reporting to the Indirect Purchasing Manager, this position is responsible to oversee and manage Non-Production Purchasing (Indirect procurement) of San Antonio, Texas. This position is on-site in San Antonio, TX.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement environment with experience of developing and executing procurement strategy.
• 2+ years of leadership experience at a managerial level, actively participating in decision making and collaborating with key stakeholders within the organization and with external stakeholders/agents to deliver business objectives diligently.
• Skilful in negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Skilled in project management, reporting and statistical analysis.
• Experience in marketing, professional services, HR, IT, travel, office supplies purchasing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and ERP Purchasing system (preferably SAP)
• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanour and be comfortable in most social settings
• Must be open to domestic and international travel
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

Nice To Haves

• Technical competence is a plus
• Understand Internal and External Customers and their relationships

Responsibilities

• Prepare and Manage RFP’s for areas pertaining, but not limited to Consumables, PPE, Office Supplies, Waste Streams, Catering, Compressed Gas, Paint, Pretreatment Chemicals and maintenance related products.
• Develop policies and procedures for these categories to align purchases with JCB International Purchasing Standards.
• Responsible for Sourcing and Negotiating Capital Expenditures related to these categories.
• Monitor supplier adherence to timing and cost objective and ensure compliance with Purchase Orders and Agreements.
• Research requirements (technical, commercial and volume), compile supplier bid lists, compile bid packages, solicit offers, negotiate contract terms, nominate vendors, and issue Purchase Orders and Agreements
• Monthly spend reporting of non-production purchases to leadership team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees