- Meeting with Departments: Collaborate with different departments to comprehend their purchasing needs and requirements. Conduct regular meetings to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Purchasing Plan Development: Develop comprehensive purchasing plans based on departmental requirements, budget constraints, and strategic objectives. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure that purchasing activities align with the overall business strategy.
- Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. Evaluate vendor performance regularly to ensure adherence to quality standards, delivery timelines, and cost-effectiveness. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Cost Optimization: Continuously explore opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining or improving the quality of goods and services procured. Analyze market trends, conduct price comparisons, and identify potential cost-saving initiatives.
- Database Management: Utilize database-driven systems to manage and track purchasing activities, including inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier information. Ensure data accuracy and integrity within the system to support informed decision-making.
- Reporting and Analysis: Generate regular reports on purchasing activities, budget utilization, and cost savings initiatives. Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Provide insights and recommendations to management for strategic decision-making.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Proven experience in retail purchasing, procurement, or related roles.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Familiarity with database-driven systems for procurement and inventory management.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Professional certification in purchasing or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).
- Experience with e-procurement platforms or ERP systems.
- Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.
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Buyer - Medway, United States - Spencer Technologies
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionPOSITION: Buyer
Spencer Technology is a global provider of field services and support and related offerings to channel and end users alike. Focused on infrastructure covering cabling through to all the active equipment, Spencer actively helps customers with their digital challenges supporting them with design, engineering, procurement, deployment, and aftercare needs to enable customers a cost-effective means by which to address these challenges. Spencer services a significant number of well-known brands such as Louis Vuitton, Specsavers and Swarovski.
Our core values are:
1. Client First
2. Integrity
3. Innovative
It is critical that these values resonate with you, and you are willing to make a commitment to actively represent these values in the work that you do.
We are seeking an experienced Buyer with a strong background in retail purchasing, general purchasing practices, proficient Excel skills, and familiarity with working in a database-driven system. The ideal candidate will excel at understanding purchasing requirements across various departments, developing effective purchasing plans, and consistently seeking opportunities to optimize costs without compromising service quality from vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: