Senior Buyer

TEKsystems • Irving, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Purchase goods and services by utilizing the Procurement operation’s processes and technology across Assurant enterprise to meet the needs of the customers. Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy. Develop, implement and follow established Procurement policies, procedures and organization structure. Manage suppliers, internal costs, quality and delivery performance. Drive continuous improvement on end to end aspects of the procurement process. Maintain and promote sound relationships with suppliers and the business community. Maintain positive relationships and communication with internal customers. Demonstrate understanding of market trends and conditions for product changes. Provide coaching and mentoring to Associate Buyer and Buyer.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Business or Finance
• 5 years buying and procurement related experience
• Ability to positively adjust to changing daily demands and work volumes required.
• Effective verbal and written skills with mid to upper level management required.
• Above-average telephone and interpersonal skills required.
• Above-average judgment, initiative, problem solving, collaboration and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to conduct Request for Proposal (RFP) projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of purchasing terms, concepts, processes and procedures.
• MRP
• MRO
• ERP
• SAP
• Oracle
• JD Edwards
• Lawson Procurement
• Lawson

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services by utilizing the Procurement operation’s processes and technology across Assurant enterprise to meet the needs of the customers.
• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop, implement and follow established Procurement policies, procedures and organization structure.
• Manage suppliers, internal costs, quality and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement on end to end aspects of the procurement process.
• Maintain and promote sound relationships with suppliers and the business community.
• Maintain positive relationships and communication with internal customers.
• Demonstrate understanding of market trends and conditions for product changes.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Associate Buyer and Buyer.

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: Senior