Procurement Buyer II

Jobtailor; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kentucky, United States seeks a Senior Procurement Leader to develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals.

You will oversee complex procurement projects, lead and mentor a team, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize supplier relationships and ensure compliance and cost control.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strategic sourcing, and continuous improvement, with a focus on building a reliable and agile supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and project management.
• Proven track record of managing complex procurement projects.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Continuous learning and self-development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee complex procurement projects from initiation to completion.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and maintain supplier relationships.
• Monitor and control procurement costs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.
• Manage the procurement budget.
• Allocate resources efficiently.
• Leverage technology solutions to enhance processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives.

Skills

Procurement

Project management

Negotiation

Contract management

Budget management

Data-driven mindset

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Independent decision-making

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Technology Solutions for Procurement

Job description

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Oversee complex procurement projects from initiation to completion
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers
• Negotiate terms and maintain supplier relationships
• Monitor and control procurement costs
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards
• Manage the procurement budget
• Allocate resources efficiently
• Leverage technology solutions to enhance processes
• Optimize procurement practices, enhance profitability, and secure a reliable and agile supply chain
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives

Requirements

• U.S. person status required under U.S. export control laws: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status
• Extensive experience in procurement and project management
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen
• In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is valued
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Continuous learning and self-development

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing procurement strategies, managing complex projects, and leading teams to optimize supplier relationships and procurement processes. Proficient in budget management, negotiation, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Strategy Development
• Project Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Budget Management

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Project Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Management
• Financial Acumen
• Cost Control
• Data Analysis
• Quality Standards Compliance
• Resource Allocation
• Process Optimization

Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Independent Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

• U.S. Person Status
• Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Evaluation
• Procurement Budget Management
• Continuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

• Technology Solutions for Procurement