Buyer/Planner

JOB TITLE: Senior Buyer JOB LOCATION: Waltham, MA , Brooklyn, NY, Syracuse, NY, Hicksville, NY Mostly remote with abilitiy to work hybrid when called upon for meetings WAGE RANGE*: $55-60/hr. JOB NUMBER: NGGJP00017394 JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Buyer is a key member of the Procurement organization, responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating agreements, developing category strategies, and delivering savings and operational efficiencies. This role partners closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and procurement colleagues to drive strategic sourcing decisions, manage supplier relationships, evaluate risk, and support long-term business objectives. The Senior Buyer leverages analytics, market intelligence, supplier insights, and procurement expertise to develop sourcing strategies, improve supplier performance, and enhance overall value through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and risk mitigation approaches. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Category Management The Senior Buyer must be able to think independently and develop actionable solutions that drive value and support business objectives. Category Strategy Development Partner with Category Managers/Leads and stakeholders to evaluate business needs. Develop flexible, long-term category strategies that incorporate value opportunities, supplier performance criteria, and risk mitigation plans. Apply innovative and forward-thinking approaches to category management. Supplier Engagement Regularly engage suppliers to obtain feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and resolve issues. Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance while maintaining alignment with Client objectives. Analytics Utilize complex data sets to identify sourcing opportunities, contract lifecycle improvements, and cost-saving initiatives. Incorporate analytics into category strategy development and execution. Market Research Conduct market and industry analysis. Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance. Integrate market intelligence into sourcing events and category strategies. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Source Event Management Lead sourcing initiatives including:RFx Events Sole Source Procurements Direct Negotiations Develop tailored sourcing strategies that optimize value, reduce risk, and support business objectives. Stakeholder Coordination Build and maintain relationships with business units and suppliers. Serve as a bridge between internal stakeholders and suppliers to facilitate collaboration and issue resolution. Bid Analysis Evaluate responses to complex sourcing events. Analyze commercial differences and supplier offerings. Develop recommendations for supplier selection and contract awards. Process Management & Continuous Improvement Identify and eliminate waste across the end-to-end supply chain. Develop innovative procurement solutions that improve efficiency and generate savings. Clearly communicate proposed improvements and change initiatives to stakeholders and governance boards. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Evaluate procurement decisions using Total Cost of Ownership methodologies. Assess supplier and contract switching costs to support informed decision-making. Commercial Negotiation Develop negotiation strategies with clearly defined objectives. Successfully lead complex negotiations under aggressive timelines. Supplier Commercial Understanding Develop a comprehensive understanding of supplier motivations, leverage points, and desired outcomes. Maximize value for the company while maintaining productive supplier relationships. KPI Development Partner with Contract Management teams to establish supplier performance metrics and KPIs within contractual frameworks. Supplier Relationship Management The Senior Buyer will regularly engage with suppliers to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and strengthen supplier performance. Foundation Criteria Identify critical suppliers and establish engagement plans. Proactively manage supply chain risk and support continuous improvement initiatives. Value Creation Foster collaborative relationships with suppliers. Develop integrated plans that drive value for business operations and customer requirements. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities * While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.