Republic Services
SrBuyer
“Sr Buyer at Republic Services. Skills: process management, supplier management, cost reduction. Support procurement and supply chain function through research.. Support procurement and supply chain function through data analysis.”
What You'll Achieve.
drive continuous improvement to the order management and delivery process; drive price control; achieve savings for the business; maximize program/process results
Industry & Context.
data analysis; cost analysis; spend analysis; market analysis; industry trend analysis; supplier evaluation; identify solutions; identify opportunities to improve supply base; identify opportunities to reduce supply base; develop strategies; develop tactics; offer alternative solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain management, engineering, finance, accounting or business-related field., analytical skills, proficiency using Procurement systems and data platforms., Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, with customers and stakeholders to build internal and external relationships while maintaining a high sense of urgency and customer focus., Ability to effectively manage multiple projects or tasks with varying and sometimes competing timelines.
Nice to Have
Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Lean Sigma experience preferred.
What You'll Do.
Support procurement and supply chain function through research.
Support procurement and supply chain function through data analysis.
Support procurement and supply chain function through process management.
Support procurement and supply chain function through limited-scope projects.
Support procurement and supply chain function through sourcing activities.
Capture requirements of various stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement to order management.
Drive continuous improvement to delivery process.
Assist in developing supplier framework.
Assist in developing supplier parameters.
Obtain data for cost analysis studies.
Conduct spend analysis.
Perform market and industry trend analysis.
Evaluate supply sources.
Analyze and evaluate suppliers.
Prepare reports and provide analysis.
Maintain knowledge of suppliers’ new equipment.
Maintain knowledge of suppliers’ new options.
Maintain ordering tool.
Control ordering tool.
Improve ordering tool.
Improve ordering tool capabilities.
Negotiate new prices.
Develop strategies for negotiations.
Develop tactics for negotiations.
Conduct spend analyses.
Identify opportunities to improve supply base.
Identify opportunities to reduce supply base.
Create opportunities to improve supply base.
Create opportunities to reduce supply base.
Develop cost reduction programs.
Develop cost avoidance programs.
Develop cost containment programs.
Negotiate with suppliers.
Achieve savings for the business.
Offer alternative solutions.
Coordinate activities of Buyer(s).
Assign work to Buyer(s).
Delegate work to Buyer(s).
Communicate priorities to Buyer(s).
Implement priorities for Buyer(s).
Work with field leadership.
Work with fleet personnel.
Capture needs of field leadership.
Capture needs of fleet personnel.
Provide assistance to field leadership.
Provide assistance to fleet personnel.
Provide training to field leadership.
Provide training to fleet personnel.
Communicate regularly with suppliers.
Analyze supplier performance.
Evaluate supplier performance.
Develop supplier scorecard.
Manage supplier scorecard.
Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders.
Maintain knowledge of stakeholder’s business.
Maintain knowledge of new business opportunities.
Anticipate stakeholder needs.
Anticipate stakeholder requests.
Lead effort to incorporate continuous improvement.
Drive consistency within assigned category.
Perform other job-related duties.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Work with Finance partners; Assist stakeholders in identifying solutions; Provide analysis to senior procurement leadership; Provide analysis to internal stakeholders; Support Procurement leadership; Partner with category managers; Coordinate activities of Buyer(s); Communicate priorities established by leadership; Work proactively with field leadership; Work proactively with fleet personnel; Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders; Maintain knowledge of stakeholder’s business; Anticipate stakeholder needs and requests
Communication Scope
effective communication; written communication; verbal communication; build internal relationships; build external relationships; communicate regularly with suppliers; communicate regularly with internal stakeholders; communicate priorities
Process & Methodology
process management, limited-scope projects, project management tools, manage multiple projects, manage multiple tasks
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