Senior Buyer - US-PA-Norristown

Only for registered members US-PA-Norristown, United States

20 hours ago

$75,000 - $120,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

About Us · From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation's leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance a ...

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About Us

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation's leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for coordinating a team of Buyers who source, negotiate and manage facility maintenance service contracts and subcontractors nationwide. This position will report to the Category Manager and will work in collaboration with Account Managers and Operations as part of project management teams. Other responsibilities include managing high profile facility maintenance accounts, overseeing sourcing events, delegating tasks, processes adherence, ensuring deadlines and budget goals are achieved, negotiating and reviewing contracts, implementing operational efficiencies and improving the company's overall profitability

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, execution, follow up and communication for all sourcing projects and initiatives. Delegate tasks to buyers and follow up to ensure deadlines and budgets are achieved
Manage large accounts, negotiating contracts and rates with subcontractors. Build relationships and conduct quarterly business reviews. Develop a network of preferred service providers
Manage, execute and communicate standardized processes and procedures to the team and the company. Work with manager to identify and implement process efficiencies
Assist in employee development focusing on both training for their current job and developing skills for future roles and responsibilities
Participate in sourcing activities when required to ensure deadlines and goals are achieved

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 years of equivalent work experience
3-5 years of facility management experience preferred
Detail Oriented
Flexibility and Adaptability
Time Management
Communication
Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Physical Demands

General office. Must be able to operate a computer and telephone and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Mostly sedentary position

Work Environment

General office environment. Constantly operates a computer and telephone and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Travel less than 10% of time

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Notice to Prospective Employees

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