Tactical Buyer - Syracuse, United States - eTeam Inc

Description

• The is a Jr. Category Buyer level-role supporting Professional Services (Software Development, Installation, Field Engineering, Drone Services)
• The CB is accountable for end to end performance of the acquisition process, via the management of the RFI &/or RFP's until the Pvet 4 stage (up to PVet 5 based on some Regions)
• The CB is expected to lead supplier selection exercises to support business needs.
• The CB ensures the deployment, implementation and monitoring of agreed category strategies.

Furthermore, the CB is:

• Responsible for supplier relationship management and continuous improvement of suppliers within his/her category (with the support of Supplier Performance Management Team if needed) and the management of suppliers performance including, but not limited to, quality, cost, delivery, contractual performance and innovation.
• An essential element of his role is to ensure that the suppliers provide the competitiveness required to support the business and to introduce optimal supply base changes to support business winning capability.
• Reporting to the relevant Global Category Manager and / or Category(ies) Team leader (CTL) depending of geographic location.

Key Figures:

• Annual volume of commitment and spend within relevant category (ies) and % of Savings
• Number of suppliers for the given category and the structured closure of legacy, close and disengage suppliers as defined by the category strategies
• Year on year competitiveness and cost reductions
• Category operational performance (quality, on-time delivery, supply risk assessment, ..)
• % Category compliance with policy suppliers based on both commitment and spend
• Involve in the creation of specific contract(s) where there is a business need
• The Category Buyer junior supports one or several procurement categories.
• The CB junior works in close relation with the relevant Global Category Managers (GCM), the Categories Team leader (CTL), the Category Manager(CM) and the Tactical Buyer (TB).
• All actions have to be in line with the strategy defined by the Global Category Manager and the CM. The CB's prime role is the management of the RFI or/and RFP's until PVet 4 stage (up to PVet 5 based on some Regions) in order to provide the competiveness to the business.

Skills:

• 1-5 years of experience requesting quotations, negotiating pricing (within the Delegation of Authority thresholds), issuing and ensuring accuracy of the order, GL account, project number, relevant notes and requirements for the Purchase Order and any related documentation
• 1-5 years of experience responsible for securing the best procurement solution (quality, price and timing), meeting the customer needs while aligning with relevant strategy. Buyers also have the responsibility of managing disputes that may arise throughout the process.
• Strong analytical skills
• Must have strong problem-solving and organization skills and be able to drive assignments to successful conclusion.
• Extensive Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel
• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
• Adaptability – be fluid with Client's continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field of study is required with a minimum or 1-4+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field of study with 0-2+ years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.