Senior Corporate Buyer

DivIHN (pronounced Divine) is a nationally-recognized Business Technology Solutions and Staffing services provider headquartered in Chicago. Since our formation in 2002, we have been trusted by Fortune 500 organizations to help them locate and hire best-in-class talent through our Award-winning Professional Workforce Solutions program. Check out our careers page to see all of our job openings: One of our BEST F500 customers has engaged us to help them hire a Senior Corporate Buyer to be available to work out of their office in Corning, New York; details can be found below. 12 months Please apply or call one of us to learn more For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact one of our Talent Specialists Jasveer | (630)8471205 Senior Corporate Buyer Duration: 12 months Location: Client, New York Description: This is a non-exempt position Onsite Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm Leads the development and execution of Global Supply Management (GSM) Strategic Sourcing strategies, policies, tactics, and objectives for assigned complex global commodities that align and are linked with the business units, commercial, supply chain, and manufacturing strategies. This position focuses primarily on facility procurement for either new building construction or expansions to existing buildings. Key Responsibilities: * Develops and/or assists with Strategic Sourcing plans and objectives (short and long term) based on forecasts of future demand and taking into account economic and currency trends and conditions that affect GSM, the business, and the global commodity sourced. * Works with the Business, GSM, and Buyers on assigned global commodities to prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations, and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions. * Develops and reviews specifications, statements of work, performance terms and accept/reject criteria. * Conducts negotiations with potential and/or current major suppliers to obtain maximum value. * Leads the development and communication of global supply intelligence for assigned commodities. * Owns the Supplier Relationship Management process for the assigned commodities. * Develops and cultivates effective relationships with suppliers. * Develop, maintain and execute Shared Objectives and Service Level Agreements. * Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance. Performance Metrics: * Contribution Metrics * Critical supplier quality and performance metrics * Shared Objectives Score % * Global Objectives Performance * Strategic/Critical Suppliers and/or % spend Under Contract/Management Competencies (knowledge, skills and behaviors): People: * Conflict Management * Influencing Business: * Business Acumen * Dealing with Ambiguity * Strategic Agility Function/Technical: * Contract Writing/Management * Negotiation * GSM Strategies and Plans * Supplier Relationship Management * Total Cost of Ownership Global Leadership (competencies most pertinent to this role are): * Act with Integrity and Authenticity * Communicate and Engage * Demonstrate Drive and Commitment * Focus on Customers * Value Differences in People and Ideas Experiences/Education: Required * Bachelor''s Degree. * Experience as a Plant or Corporate Buyer focusing on facility construction - either expansions or new builds (RFQ''s, contracts, payment terms, etc) Desired * Experience across multiple businesses, divisions, and/or technologies. * Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience. * Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. About us: DivIHN, the ''IT Asset Performance Services'' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

Created: 2021-11-29