What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Buyer position at One Tech?
One Tech Engineering is searching for a Senior Corporate Buyer for a position located in Kansas City, Missouri. The Senior Corporate Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and managing technology products and services, including software, hardware, and professional services.
The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or a related field and 3 years of direct purchasing experience.
Local candidates preferred or open to relocation. This is not a remote position.
Senior Corporate Buyer Responsibilities :
- Facilitate the sourcing and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Develop RFXs based on business needs, serving as the primary contact for suppliers and business partners.
- Facilitate pre-bid meetings, respond to supplier inquiries, and update stakeholders on project plans and status.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, including diverse options, and secure internal support for their inclusion.
- Support cross-functional teams in sourcing, contracting, and developing proposal evaluation criteria.
- Work closely with various organizations within IT to ensure consistency and compliance with InfoSec requirements, Integrations team, Enterprise Architecture and Software Asset Management.
- Prepare and process purchase order documents within the online purchasing system.
- Communicate and resolve procurement issues with relevant parties, including management.
- Draft contracts aligned with company policies that reflect negotiations used to reduce risk and capture long-term objectives.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for assessing completed contracts and resolving related issues or referring them to appropriate departments.
- Act as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries and questions regarding executed contracts.
- Coordinate and facilitate contract negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements of the Senior Corporate Buyer :
