Sr Buyer

American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Assurant, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to negotiate complex equipment and services, process requisitions and purchase orders, and lead cost-reduction, lead-time improvement, and quality initiatives across the enterprise.

The role requires advanced knowledge of contracting, RFPs, bid analysis and project leadership. You will coach associates and mentor others while collaborating with internal customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance required.
• 5+ years buying/procurement experience required.
• Ability to adjust to changing daily demands and volumes.
• Strong verbal and written communication with mid to upper-level management.
• Above-average telephone and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to conduct RFP projects.
• Knowledge of purchasing terms, concepts, processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services using the Procurement operation processes and technology across Assurant enterprise.
• 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 positive relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Demonstrate understanding of market trends and conditions for product changes.

Skills

Buying & procurement experience

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

RFP projects

Purchasing terms & processes

CPM certification (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 any 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services by utilizing the Procurement operation 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance
• 5 years buying and procurement related experience
• Ability to positively adjust to changing daily demands and work volumes required.
• Effective verbal and written skills with mid to upper-level management required.
• Above-average telephone and interpersonal skills required.
• Above-average judgment, initiative, problem solving, collaboration and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to conduct Request for Proposal (RFP) projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of purchasing terms, concepts, processes and procedures.

Other skills/experience would be helpful to have? CPM certification

Why Assurant?

• People First - we prioritize employee well-being and development
• Empowerment - we enable our people to do their best work
• Benefits effective day one 401K Match - up to 6% dollar-for-dollar

The Company Assurant, Inc. redefines the boundaries of protection - safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world's most successful brands. As a Fortune 500 company operating in 21 countries, Assurant leads the way in leveraging insights and technology to transform customer connections that build loyalty and drive value. With more than 325 million consumers protected worldwide, Assurant is behind the scenes helping brands deliver reliable, meaningful experiences customers can count on, so brands can shine and customers can have peace of mind.

Global Impact

Assurant is a purpose-driven company committed to advancing a connected, respected, and protected world. Through our focus on Connected Communities, Respected Resources, and a Protected Planet, we integrate sustainability into our long-term strategy in ways that support our business, strengthen operations, and help us deliver value for clients, customers, employees, and communities.

Assurant Culture

The Assurant Way defines how we show up for our clients, customers, communities, and one another - with Common Sense, Common Decency, Uncommon Thinking, and Uncommon Results. Recognized on Forbes' list of the World's Best Employers, named among Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies, and consistently ranked as a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries, Assurant attracts talented people who are passionate about service, practical innovation, and delivering meaningful results.

Benefits & Rewards

Pay Range: $56,200.00 - $94,100.00 Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position. If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

AI and Biometric Usage

Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Since we would like to know the real you, we require that all of our virtual interviews be conducted on video. Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant's privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.

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