Buyer III

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a results-driven Sourcing and Procurement Professional for indirect goods and services across the enterprise in the United States. You will lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and develop pricing models to optimize value while mitigating risk.

Responsibilities include analyzing supplier performance, market conditions, and cost structures; conducting market analyses; administering RFPs/RFQs/RFIs; and driving continuous improvement through SRM and cost competitiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field.
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management.
• Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Understanding end-to-end procurement lifecycle – from sourcing strategy through supplier management.
• Advanced project management skills to build, manage, and meet effective procurement schedules.
• Advanced financial acumen and analytical skills required to construct pricing strategies/exhibits, conduct bid evaluation, and justify pricing reasonableness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services to drive competitive value, supplier performance, and operational excellence across the enterprise
• Evaluate and improve sourcing activities, analyzing supplier performance, market conditions, and cost structures to identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation
• Conduct formal market analysis to assess market trends, behaviors, and cost drivers to support sourcing strategy development
• Develop negotiation strategies, contract structures, and pricing models to ensure best value outcomes and risk mitigation
• Administer sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), lead supplier selection, and manage negotiations and award processes in alignment with category strategies
• Forecast and plan product and service demand for assigned categories and contracts, ensuring alignment with business needs
• Implement procedures and tools to continuously evaluate supplier performance, cost competitiveness, and deliverability
• Manage post-award supplier performance through Supplier Relationship Management, continuous improvement initiatives, and innovation across assigned categories

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Negotiation Strategies

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Procurement Lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Lead the sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services to drive competitive value, supplier performance, and operational excellence across the enterprise
• Evaluate and improve sourcing activities, analyzing supplier performance, market conditions, and cost structures to identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation
• Conduct formal market analysis to assess market trends, behaviors, and cost drivers to support sourcing strategy development
• Develop negotiation strategies, contract structures, and pricing models to ensure best value outcomes and risk mitigation
• Administer sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), lead supplier selection, and manage negotiations and award processes in alignment with category strategies
• Forecast and plan product and service demand for assigned categories and contracts, ensuring alignment with business needs
• Implement procedures and tools to continuously evaluate supplier performance, cost competitiveness, and deliverability
• Manage post-award supplier performance through Supplier Relationship Management, continuous improvement initiatives, and innovation across assigned categories

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the end to end procurement lifecycle – from sourcing strategy through supplier management
• Advanced Project management skills to build, manage, and meet effective procurement schedules
• Advanced financial acumen and analytical skills required to construct pricing strategies/exhibits, conduct bid evaluation, and justify pricing reasonableness

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management, with a strong focus on negotiation strategies, contract structures, and supplier performance evaluation. Proficient in financial analysis and project management to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Negotiation Strategies
• Project Management
• Financial Acumen

Hard Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Category Management
• Supplier Performance Evaluation
• Market Analysis
• Cost Structure Analysis
• Pricing Strategies
• Bid Evaluation
• Procurement Lifecycle
• Demand Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills

Industry Keywords

• Indirect Goods
• Supplier Relationship Management
• RFP
• RFI
• RFQ
• Operational Excellence
• Cost Competitiveness
• Market Trends
• Supplier Selection
• Contract Management

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook