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SeniorBuyer
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“Senior Buyer. Skills: Procurement, Contract negotiation, Supplier management. Evaluate sources of supply. Develop optimal pricing methodology”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve sourcing team objectives; Achieve targets and goals; Cost savings
Industry & Context.
Dispute resolutions; Problem solving
Travel up to 10%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 6 years' experience in procurement, Strategy development experience, Contract negotiation experience, Commodity management experience, Commercial awareness, Negotiating skills, Knowledge of contract terms, Ability to collaborate effectively, Identifies and champions innovative solutions, Influencing skills, Facilitative skills, Ability to bring teams together, Solid project management skills, Advanced computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, Business systems software proficiency
Nice to Have
Familiarity with SAP, SAP daily use
What You'll Do.
Evaluate sources of supply
Develop optimal pricing methodology
Determine strategic supply chain model
Identify new sources of supply
Establish professional relationships with suppliers
Provide services to Product Business Unit
Lead analysis for Makeuy decisions
Make recommendations for competitive bids
Make recommendations for engineering changes
Liaise with Product Business Unit
Assure site spend is in line
Evaluate potential suppliers
Analyze customer's business
Evaluate potential savings
Develop sourcing strategies
Lead sourcing process
Manage sourcing process
Initiate cost modeling activities
Support cost modeling activities
Support Kaizen activities
Lead sourcing activities for NPI
Ensure successful product launches
Control acquisition for NPI
Source on time for NPI
Maintain purchasing results
Structure NPI pricing
Structure LTA agreements
Participate in negotiation sessions
Audit contract compliance
Resolve supplier issues
Monitor supplier performance
Report supplier performance
Improve supplier performance
Ensure supplier matrix in agreements
Act as primary contact for suppliers
Assist in supplier performance assessments
Maintain working knowledge of suppliers
Compile information for Supplier Scorecard
Analyze departmental spends
Recommend supplier consolidation
Recommend supplier redirection
Conduct periodic supplier surveys
Conduct periodic supplier evaluations
Conduct periodic supplier visits
Provide feedback to Procurement Managers
Negotiate optimal payment terms
Enroll suppliers in financing programs
Improve working capital
Optimize payment terms
Optimize VMI programs
Conduct data analysis
Track procurement metrics
Maintain procurement records
Review Purchase Price Variance report
Ensure cost savings are realized
Lead standard cost setting
Execute Wave/Project Initiatives
Track Wave/Project Initiatives
Report to senior management
Keep abreast of supply market intelligence
Facilitate solutions to client requests
Learn new areas of procurement
Provide superior support to stakeholders
Recommend improvements to business processes
Support Health Initiatives
Develop Health Initiatives
Execute Health Initiatives
Support procurement business process initiatives
Develop procurement business process initiatives
Execute procurement business process initiatives
Support transformation projects
Develop transformation projects
Execute transformation projects
Ensure outline agreements compliance
Resolve discrepancies
Expedite critical deliveries
Expedite strategic deliveries
Guarantee compliance with procedures
Assist in systems training
Assist in maintenance of catalog items
Ensure agreements are in document management system
Participate on category teams
Provide technical support to category teams
Link market knowledge to Procurement Manager
Link site requirements to Procurement Manager
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; External suppliers; Category Management team; Product Business Unit; R&D; Product Management; Plant Operations; Distribution Centers; Procure to Pay Service Center; Receiving
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Job Description **What you will do** Procurement is responsible for all advanced purchasing activities, primarily Direct materials categories, but also certain Indirect spend categories, within the assigned Product Business Unit while ensuring compliance with overall JCI objectives, strategies and procedures by working closely with the corporate Category Management team. A Buyer evaluates sources of supply and develop optimal pricing methodology, warranty, and product/service performance requirements. They determine and utilize the most strategic supply chain model to acquire the necessary products and services at the maximum level of savings. Identify new sources of supply, and potentially acceptable new products/technologies. They establish/maintain professional relationships with suppliers/partners, based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in JCI policies and procedures. **How you will do it** 1\. **Stakeholder Alignment:** Provide timely and profession services to Product Business Unit (R&D, Product Management, Plant Operations, and Distribution Centers) and Category Management representatives. Lead or participate on teams to ensure appropriate stakeholders are aware of procurement initiatives as needed. Initiate, lead the analysis, and make recommendations in support of all Make/Buy decisions, competitive bids, or engineering changes. Liaise with the Product Business Unit to assure site spend is in line with agreed sourcing strategy. Assists in evaluating potential suppliers on site specific issues. Is familiar with the various suppliers and product lines available in stakeholder areas. Assists in analyzing customer's business and evaluated potential savings through supplier consolidation. 2\. **Sourcing:** Understands the category strategy developed by the Corporate Category Towers and executes action plans to achieve the sourcing team's objectives. Develop and lead the Sourcing strategies and local program implementation at the plants, dis
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