ESS JOB TITLE: Sr. Buyer – ON SITE position- 1 year contract
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Buyer will support the development of a sourcing strategy, RFQ / RFI requirements, analysis of bids, negotiation of contract terms and pricing (as required) provide required commercial support through project start-up and construction, the execution of the budget, and deliver targeted cost reductions
EN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plan orders according and based on Master Plan, historical data, minimum-maximum targets and inventory targets policy, as applicable.
Negotiate the best order terms (price, lead time, quality, etc.)
Negotiate contracts and bid proposals, as assigned.
Identify and select best supplier in compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
Ensure Suppliers have the capacity to supply goods/services within the specifications and considering the potential amount of business to be given to the supplier. Based on business volume it may include evaluating supplier financial position or financial capacity to ensure business continuity.
Continuously monitor and upgrade supplier performance and maintain good supplier relationships.
Recommends the most appropriate and cost effective alternatives.
Reviews a wide range of purchase requisitions and investigates and develops sources of supplies.
Preparing bid specifications; issues bid requests and reviews quotations.
Performs research for new suppliers and goods based on customers' or business needs.
Identifying Cost Savings Opportunities and develop implementation plans.
Ensure that customers' expectations and requirements are met.
Resolves conflicts concerning materials or services at the related department and vendor levels.
Provide timely and effective communication of issues to manager.
Inventory/ Order Monitoring.
Managing Material Return and discrepancies in receiving/ invoices.
Requesting corrective actions from supplier.
Reviewing shortage materials with suppliers.
Reviewing systems inventory parameters for spare parts.
Identifying excess/ obsolete material and request disposition.
