Sr. Buyer

Sr. Buyer-Interim contract (3-6 months) This position is to act as an authorized agent of the company by making purchase commitments that meet company requirements at the best value while managing supplier performance. This position is onsite in Eden Prairie MN. Hourly rate $22-$40 DOE Roles & Responsibilities Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, negotiate pricing and supply agreements for assigned commodities and services. Initiate and find opportunities of cost savings to support departmental and company goals at every point of intake. Document all cost savings from various sources. Analyze MRP data to ensure appropriate ordering levels to meet Company objectives Execute purchase orders, including schedule line agreements and blanket orders, to meet Company demand for materials and services, which are sometimes complex in nature. Ensure all requirements, pricing, terms and conditions, and expectations are clearly documented, and manage exception messages by expediting, delaying or canceling orders as required. Support internal customers by providing information on purchasing processes, products and suppliers. Mitigate problems by understanding customer requirements and anticipating issues that provide value in resolving supplier and purchasing related issues. Administer bid processes, including preparation of RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and supplier onboarding packages, to ensure product and service requirements are documented. Evaluate suppliers’ proposal for price, requirements, terms and conditions, risk and performance and value. Maintain master data in the ERP system for Info Records, Routes, Material Masters etc. Determine MRP system settings to optimize inventory, based on established guidelines. Resolve system reconciliation issues such as invoice and receiving discrepancies. Negotiate with suppliers by developing negotiation strategies based upon the proposal analysis to include price/cost factors, terms and conditions, and technical issues and documents and maintains contractual agreements. Address day-to-day issues with supplier performance, such as rejections/quality issues and supplier requested schedule changes, ensuring SAP system is accurate. Support or facilitate supplier performance review meetings. Provide feedback to support strategic sourcing, including assessments of the current situation (e.g., internal direction, suppliers, pricing trends) and identify future purchase strategies and actions to proactively reduce total costs and optimize performance. Develop and apply technical knowledge of products assigned for purchase to add value into purchasing functions. Consult and partner with stakeholders about their needs and desired purchases and assist in locating and identifying items and services being sought. Must act as an internal advisor, influencing functional decision makers and budget holders about their spend. Lead and facilitate the strategic source selection and approval process for indirect spend. (for senior and lead level). Versiqueis anequal-opportunityemployer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr