Senior Buyer

verramobility; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Bonus eligibility

Occasional travel

Job summary

Verra Mobility is seeking a Senior Buyer in Phoenix, AZ, supporting procurement across technology, services, construction, and operations. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Program Management to ensure timely delivery, competitive pricing, and strong supplier performance.

Key duties include negotiating terms, onboarding suppliers, issuing POs, and tracking performance while supporting MWBE and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience procuring services, equipment, materials, or project-related spend.
• Experience supporting supplier onboarding or supplier qualification processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services to support operational, project, and customer requirements.
• Review requisitions, obtain supplier quotations, evaluate pricing and lead times, issue purchase orders per policy.
• Manage purchasing across technology, project services, construction, equipment, and other categories.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, cost, and service objectives.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities with Finance, Legal, and stakeholders.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Monitor open purchase orders and expedite deliveries as needed.
• Resolve supplier performance, delivery, quality, invoicing, and service issues.
• Support competitive sourcing activities (RFQs, RFPs, evaluations, bid analyses).
• Monitor supplier performance and identify cost-saving and risk-mitigation opportunities.
• Support supplier diversity initiatives and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information in Oracle/ServiceNow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle

ServiceNow

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Buyer

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid/Remote)

Position Summary

Verra Mobility is a leader in smart mobility technology, serving government, commercial fleet, and consumer markets worldwide.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for procuring goods and services that support business operations, customer programs, and project execution. This role manages supplier relationships, vendor onboarding, quotations, purchase orders, and procurement activities across a diverse spend portfolio, including technology, project-related services, construction and installation services, equipment, and operational requirements.

The Senior Buyer partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, competitive pricing, and strong supplier performance. In addition to core purchasing responsibilities, the role supports supplier diversity initiatives, including MWBE spend tracking, reporting, and certification verification associated with customer and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services required to support operational, project, and customer requirements.
• Review purchase requisitions, obtain supplier quotations, evaluate pricing and lead times, and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
• Manage purchasing activities across technology, project-related services, construction and installation services, equipment, and other operational categories.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, cost, and service objectives.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities, including supplier qualification, collection of required documentation, system setup, and collaboration with Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Monitor open purchase orders and proactively expedite deliveries to meet business and project requirements.
• Resolve supplier performance, delivery, quality, invoicing, and service-related issues.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Finance to support ongoing business needs and project execution.
• Support competitive sourcing activities, including RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and bid analysis.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Support procurement requirements associated with government and municipal customer contracts.
• Support supplier diversity initiatives, including MWBE spend tracking, certification verification, and customer reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information within Oracle, ServiceNow, and related procurement systems.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience procuring services, equipment, materials, or project-related spend.
• Experience supporting supplier onboarding or supplier qualification processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience purchasing construction and installation services, technology, infrastructure, or project-based services.
• Experience supporting government, municipal, or public-sector customers.
• Experience with MWBE, DBE, SBE, VBE, or other supplier diversity programs, including spend tracking and reporting.
• Experience with supplier onboarding, vendor master management, or supplier qualification processes.
• Experience with Oracle, ServiceNow, or similar procurement systems.
• CPSM, CPPB, CPPO, or related procurement certification.

Work Environment & Compensation

Hybrid office environment with occasional travel to suppliers, project sites, or customer locations.

Eligible for bonus and benefits in accordance with company policy.

Verra Mobility Values

Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation.

Do What's Right. We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior, demonstrate good judgment and are courageous.

Choose Courage Over Comfort. We lean into the conversations, decisions and actions that move the business forward, even when they feel uncomfortable. We challenge assumptions, address issues early and prioritize progress over ease.

Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people toge