Senior Procurement Buyer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced procurement leader to develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals. You will oversee complex procurement projects from initiation to completion and mentor a team of procurement professionals.

You will identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and leverage technology to improve processes.

Qualifications

• 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
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to contractual requirements
• Candidate must be a U.S. person under U.S. export control laws and regulations
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• No current work visa sponsorship
• 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 supplier 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 for process enhancement
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives
• Report directly to the Senior Procurement Buying Manager

Skills

Procurement

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Budget Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Cost Control

Data Analysis

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Technology Solutions for Process Enhancement

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 supplier 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 for process enhancement
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives
• Report directly to the Senior Procurement Buying Manager

Requirements

• 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
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to contractual requirements
• Candidate must be a U.S. person under U.S. export control laws and regulations
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• No current work visa sponsorship
• 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 extensive experience in procurement and project management, with strong negotiation, contract management, and budget management skills. Capable of leading teams, developing procurement strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations while leveraging technology for process enhancement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Project Management
• Contract Management
• Budget Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Evaluation
• Cost Control
• Compliance Monitoring
• Data Analysis
• Financial Acumen

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• U.S. Citizenship
• U.S. Export Control Laws
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

• Technology Solutions for Process Enhancement