Buyer

Actual Title: Lead Buyer CAPEX (Project Procurement Manager)
Duration: 12 Months

Location: This job would be hybrid out of either:
Houston, TX 77047
Walkersville, MD 21793
Or
Portsmouth, NH 03801

At least 2 days a week on site will be required

Description:
The Lead Buyer is responsible for Capex related procurement activities for client USA sites of approximately $10m to $500m. The lead buyer is responsible for all procurement activities for assigned projects and depending on the size of project, will have to manage the activities of other project buyers. This role supports Client’s strategic growth and investments, delivering new manufacturing capacity

• Development of project purchasing strategies and coordination of procurement activities for assigned investment projects.
• Ensure project sourcing objectives, actions and priorities are aligned both within Global Capex Procurement, Global Engineering and other key business partners.
• Procurement of all capex and supplies needed to bring manufacturing capacity online (systems, sub-systems, equipment and spare parts) and services (consulting, engineering and planning) for the assigned specialist areas or investment projects.
• Working closely with Global Category Management colleagues to execute agreed strategies locally in manufacturing sites.
• Plan, lead and execute negotiations of commercial terms and contracting for supply agreements.
• Manage relationships with suppliers acting as the primary point of contact within the project team
• Drive awareness of supply issues within the project, clarifying business impact and lead resolution plans.
• Develop project risk management strategies and drive development and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation plans.
• Work closely with Project Management to monitor supplier performance metrics and actively participate in the tracking and reporting of said metrics to drive supplier accountability.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to develop cost reduction strategies and implementation plans that meet project / business needs.
• Report project related savings monthly as well as maintain the project savings pipeline.
• Review and negotiate supplier change orders.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to craft commercial contracts and agreements
• Project and procurement management skills
• Team player with ability to work efficiently in a matrix organization & interdisciplinary teams
• MS Office, SAP, Oracle Unifier
• Excellent business mindset, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills