Buyer, Senior (Full-time)

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.Join us as a Senior Buyer In this role you will manage a small team of purchasing agents to procure goods and services necessary for our day-to-day business activities - goods and services include but are not limited to printed materials, promotional items, facilities related products and services, furniture, office supplies, specialty items. You will be expected to increase the team’s productivity, enhance controls and procedures, focus on cost-reducing strategies, and deliver quality client services to the global firm. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Purchasing team, overseeing all the bidding and negotiating tasks that the team performs, managing the Firm’s spend in the areas that Enterprise Services is responsible, reporting to the Purchasing Manager on a periodic basis. The Senior Buyer will also be expected to manage and maintain good client relationships with all the BBH departments and work to resolve operational challenges. Purchasing Policies and Procedures Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practicesUnderstand the industries from which we procure products and services, including but not limited to who the major suppliers are, the economic status of those suppliers and the industry, and current and expected developments within the industry.Understand and accept business purchasing methods and know the purchasing policies and procedures of this organization.Supplier Relationships Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance with terms of contracts.Regularly review suppliers to ensure quality.Monitor inventory stock levels, making sure to re-order before supplies are depleted. Manage Team Manage a small team of purchasing agents in day-to-day activities.Education level and/or relevant experience(s) Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.In depth experience with reviewing and drafting compliance policies.Working knowledge of the interpretation and practical application of trust and estate document provisions, trust and estate law, investments, and the legal framework of trust administration.Experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word.A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective.High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage.Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.Salary RangeMA: $80,000 - $120,000 base salary + annual bonus targetBBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. About BBH:Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.SummaryLocation: BostonType: Full time