Indirect Buyer

Description

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• 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.
• 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.
• Monitor supplier adherence to timing and cost objective and ensure compliance with Purchase Orders and Agreements.
• Monthly spend reporting of non-production purchases to leadership team.
• 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

Requirements

• Understand Internal and External Customers and their relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and ERP Purchasing system (preferably SAP)
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• Skilled in project management, reporting and statistical analysis.
• Skilful in negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanour and be comfortable in most social settings
• Experience in marketing, professional services, HR, IT, travel, office supplies purchasing.
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• A bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• 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.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• 5+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement environment with experience of developing and executing procurement strategy.
• Must be open to domestic and international travel

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance