Senior Buyer

ITAC Solutions; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy sector company is seeking a Buyer III or Senior Buyer to optimize supply agreements and enhance procurement strategies. This high-impact role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, and leveraging procurement systems. If you're an expert negotiator ready to excel in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Flexibility in work hours

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for cross-training

Qualifications

• Expertise in procurement for industrial sectors (oil refining, petrochemical, energy, steel manufacturing).
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procuring specialized equipment and materials.
• Negotiating strategic supply agreements to drive efficiency.
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure quality.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Oracle

JD Edwards

SAP

Ariba

Zycus

Job description

Are you an expert negotiator with a knack for strategic sourcing? Our client is seeking a Buyer III or Senior Buyer to procure specialized engineered equipment, operational chemicals, and critical materials in a high-impact role. This position offers the opportunity to optimize supply agreements and shape procurement strategies for a leading company in the energy sector. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this is your chance to step up.

Benefits & Extras:

• Competitive base salary with an annual performance bonus (10% for Buyer III, 12.5% for Senior Buyer).
• Opportunity to work on large-scale procurement projects with high strategic impact.
• Flexibility in work hours to support work-life balance.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for cross-training and leadership exposure.

Compensation: $80,000 – $110,000

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Sourcing and procuring specialized equipment, spare parts, and operational materials.
• Negotiating and structuring strategic supply agreements to drive efficiency and cost savings.
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure quality, availability, and performance.
• Conducting market analysis and risk assessments to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Implementing e-procurement strategies to enhance purchasing efficiency.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for optimal sourcing and logistics.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and contractual agreements.

What You’ll Need to Be Considered:

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Strong expertise in procurement for industrial sectors (oil refining, petrochemical, energy, steel manufacturing).
• Advanced proficiency in enterprise procurement systems (Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP, Ariba, Zycus).
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements that drive key performance metrics.
• Business acumen with a strategic approach to sourcing and cost management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a procurement setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and stakeholder interactions.

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