What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at TalentBurst, Inc.?
Title : Senior Buyer
Location : Wallingford CT 06492
Duration : 12 months
Shift : 9-5 M-F
NOTE : Candidate must be willing to travel to Rhode Island on a weekly basis (1-2 days). Report to Wallingford, CT but open to looking at candidates in Newton, MA or Providence, RI.
Details :
The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing procurement processes in adherence to company and client requirements.
Create optimum efficiency to procure, expedite, and schedule deliveries of materials and equipment to multiple jobsites.
Oversee Subcontracted Services supply base and track external contract needs, requests for services, preferred suppliers, change orders and aid in contract negotiation.
Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations. Manage the work of subordinates, provide guidance, mentorship and facilitate development of assigned project procurement team.
Requirement :
Direct procurement strategy for a Program of projects while overseeing team of Program procurement coordinators and interfacing between department functions of buyers, warehousing, project schedulers, cost analysts, project managers, engineering, planning and project development
Manage all project-based procurement functions and assigned personnel including purchasing, expediting, and supplier quality & performance
Plans, directs, and coordinates the objectives of procurement personnel engaged in the procurement of material and equipment.
Consults on purchasing strategy for materials and services for various projects.
Manages the sourcing of potential suppliers for defined scopes of work, and work with appropriate members of the project team to prequalify suppliers
Oversee Request for Proposal events, assist with evaluation of supplier proposals, award strategy & leadership signoff, contract creation & kickoff of work
Directs & trains on processes and procedures for purchase of equipment and materials, including within ERP System
Coordinate change management and purchase order close-out activities.
Facilitate evaluation of supplier performance, develop supplier relations and establish new suppliers.
Assist with forecasting client material needs and stocking levels
Build PowerBI Dashboards for Program procurement analytics
Provide technical guidance and leadership for procurement personnel assigned to assist with procurement activities including recruitment, development, training and retention of staff.
Complies with all policies and standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction or related field. and 7 years direct purchasing experience in core industries (Energy / Utility or Heavy Industrial).
Proven management experience to include training, leading and development of employees.
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