Senior Buyer

Assurant, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Buyer to negotiate complex purchases and mentor junior team members at their Irving, TX facility. This onsite role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance and significant experience in procurement. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, advanced knowledge of procurement processes, and the ability to lead projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years procurement experience in a corporate environment.
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing contract terms and RFP process.
• Ability to lead complex RFP projects.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate the purchase of complex equipment and strategic services.
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement process improvements.
• Coach and mentor Associate Buyer and Buyer.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Business or Finance

Master’s degree in Business or Finance (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Lawson Procurement system experience (preferred)

Job description

The Senior Buyer negotiates the purchase of complex equipment and strategic services within authorized limits, processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders using system software, looks for optimization, cost reduction, improved lead-times and product quality. The Senior Buyer coaches and mentors the Associate Buyer and Buyer. The Senior Buyer must have advanced knowledge of purchasing contract terms, RFP process, bid analysis and must be able to lead complex customer focused special projects.

This is an onsite role in our Irving TX facility with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Purchase goods and services by utilizing the Procurement operation’s processes and technology across Assurant enterprise to meet the needs of the customers
• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy
• Develop, implement and follow established Procurement policies, procedures and organization structure
• Manage suppliers, internal costs, quality and delivery performance
• Drive continuous improvement on end-to-end aspects of the procurement process
• Maintain and promote sound relationships with suppliers and the business community
• Maintain positive relationships and communication with internal customers
• Demonstrate understanding of market trends and conditions for product changes
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Associate Buyer and Buyer

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• Bachelor degree in Business or Finance or Associates degree plus a minimum of five (5) years of Procurement experience required
• Minimum of five years buying and procurement related experience in a corporate environment required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Expert knowledge of purchasing terms, concepts, processes, procedures and contract terms
• Ability to positively adjust to changing daily demands and work volumes required
• Superior verbal and written skills with senior level management required
• Superior telephone and interpersonal skills required
• Superior judgment, initiative, problem solving, collaboration and teamwork skills required
• Ability to lead complex Request For Proposal (RFP) projects involving multiple stakeholders

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Master’s degree in Business or Finance preferred
• CPM certification preferred
• Lawson Procurement system experience preferred