Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Data-Driven Buyer & Negotiator

Power Design, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Buyer to support procurement for engineering, estimating and operations. Responsibilities include creating bid events, obtaining supplier quotes, purchase orders and data reporting using Excel and databases.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (Finance or technical) and 0–3 years' experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, with data mining capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a technical field.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel data mining skills.

Responsibilities

• Support material buys for various regions with the procurement team.
• Create bid events and perform e-sourcing.
• Obtain supplier quotes and negotiate best pricing.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain bid/documentation records.
• Report spend and bid data using Excel and databases.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

Construction industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Power Design, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Buyer to support procurement for engineering, estimating and operations. Responsibilities include creating bid events, obtaining supplier quotes, purchase orders and data reporting using Excel and databases.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (Finance or technical) and 0–3 years' experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, with data mining capabilities.