Senior Buyer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Senior Buyer within the Office of the Vice President for Finance. This role manages strategic and operational purchasing to support MIT’s academic, administrative, research, facilities, and operational needs.

You will lead sourcing efforts, solicit competitive bids, and ensure compliance with contracts, policies, and regulations. As a Senior Buyer, you will mentor Buyers and procurement staff, maintain accurate procurement records in MIT's ERP

Responsibilities

• Solicits and evaluates competitive bids, quotes, proposals, and supplier responses.
• Reviews requisitions and selects appropriate purchasing method per policy and thresholds.
• Develops sourcing strategies to achieve favorable pricing, terms, quality, and service levels.
• Maintains purchasing records and documents in ERP or procurement system; mentors buyers.

Job description

SENIOR BUYER, Office of the Vice President for Finance, manages strategic and operational purchasing activities in support of the institution’s academic, administrative, research, facilities, and operational needs; assists in developing and executing sourcing strategies that achieve competitive pricing, favorable terms, quality, and service levels; reviews purchase requisitions and determines the appropriate purchasing method based on institutional policies, contracts, dollar thresholds, and applicable regulations; solicits and evaluates competitive bids, quotes, proposals, and other supplier responses; develops and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers while monitoring supplier performance and resolving service or delivery issues; maintains accurate purchasing records and documentation within the institution’s procurement or ERP system; and provides guidance and mentorship to Buyers and other procurement staff as appropriate.

The full job description is available, here: https://vpf.mit.edu/about-vpf/careers-at-vpf