Sr. Buyer, Procurement

Overview

Manage indirect procurement, negotiate contracts, drive savings, and maintain supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier coordination
• cost modeling
• data reporting
• procurement systems
• contract management
• supplier negotiation

Tasks

The Indirect Sr. Buyer is responsible for implementing the day-to-day purchasing activities, identifying opportunities for savings, consolidation, risk, or process improvement. In addition to the day-to-day tasks noted above, the candidate will work with stakeholders on contracts, NDA’s, MSA’s, etc. Identifying suppliers for assigned products or services. The Indirect Sr. Buyer will report to the Indirect Procurement manager and will be responsible for managing engagements, complete bid evaluations, performing any financial analysis needed to determine recommended finalists, conduct preliminary contract reviews, determining sourcing strategies and managing vendor relationships. The candidate will update cost models and maintain supplier metrics necessary for effective reporting and communication. The Sr. Buyer will work to drive savings, quality, and improved customer service with the supply base they are responsible for. -Coordinate with internal customers to implement supplier changes, as required; assist plants and internal customers on sourcing related issues. -Update price models, as required. Analyze and deliver timely cost information. Maintain sourcing database and metrics for reporting and communicating Procurement activities. -Track supplier metrics, savings, communicate supplier performance, and forecast requirements, as needed, ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements. -Partnering with Procurement team to identify short and long-term strategies. -Secure NDA's, prepare RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for product categories, complete bid evaluations. -Maintains Procurement System information – SAP, Ironclad, Ariba -Perform contract modifications. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external parties to negotiate and propose changes to contracts when necessary, aiming to protect the company's interests. -Ensure all purchases are consistent with TCO requirements. -Negotiate with suppliers for execution of a wide variety of Supply Agreements that achieve lowest total system balancing quality and cost which are in accordance with company policies and procedures. -Work with stakeholders to secure goods and services.

Requirements

• sap
• ironclad
• ariba
• cpsm
• bachelor's
• negotiation

What You Bring

Soft Skills -Understanding of standard purchasing and supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures -Coaching Skills: The ability to motivate others and the skill for growing and developing others. Knowing how to ask the right questions, active listening, and empowering others, as well as building rapport with colleagues. -The ability to learn and retain knowledge of existing and new company products -Prefer experience in use of ERP system (SAP), Ironclad and ARIBA -Skilled in contracts and contract terms -Ability to excel in a matrix management environment. -Adaptability: The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands. -Emotional intelligence (Self-awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions, as well as recognizing the emotions of others. -Strong knowledge of procurement software, such as, SAP and Ironclad -CPSM or working towards the completion of certification -Ability to adapt to a changing environment. -Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully. -Minimum of 4 years of sourcing experience -Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, recognizing different perspectives and strengths. -Cultural competence (The ability to work across cultures): The ability to understand and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking. -Travel Requirements: 15% domestic to suppliers when required. -Excellent negotiation skills -Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills -Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer focus -Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one’s time effectively. -Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to be forward-thinking and strategic and present innovative solutions. -Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and related digital applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, OneNote) Familiarity with accounting concepts, financial management and analysis -Excellent time management skills -Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person’s situation and perspective. -Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions. -Bachelor's Degree in field of business or finance

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Benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to support you physically, financially, and emotionally, through both the big milestones and in your everyday life. At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. Benjamin Moore employees enjoy a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, career development options, business resource groups, and opportunities to come together and connect with colleagues. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace. At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to a competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits using external market data and internal comparisons to ensure our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. Compensation Philosophy Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law. -PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + (7) paid holidays and (5) personal days -Tuition reimbursement -Employer-paid life insurance -401 (k) match

About Benjamin Moore

-Began by selling pre-mixed finish paints through independent retailers. -Built a reputation for innovation, introducing ready-mix paints, color-matching systems, and proprietary colorants. -Operates globally across North America and over 75 countries, with major manufacturing and distribution hubs. -Flagship brands include Aura®, Regal®, ben®, and Ultra Spec®, serving homes, commercial spaces, and industrial maintenance. -Projects range from residential renovations to large-scale commercial builds and industrial coatings applications. -Known for cutting-edge formulation technology like Gennex® colorants. -An unusual fact: during the 1976 US bicentennial, it released the National Park Service–inspired Historic Colors Collection.

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