Sr Buyer
Core
Supports procurement and supply chain function through research, data analysis, process management, and sourcing activities to drive continuous improvement in order management and delivery.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Supplier frameworks, cost analysis models, and negotiation strategies for assigned commodities.
Domain
Environmental services / Waste management / Recycling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Spend analysis, market and industry trend analysis, supplier evaluation, cost reduction program development, negotiation, project management, data platform proficiency
Preferred skills
Six Sigma, Lean Sigma, category management
Technologies
Procurement systems, data platforms
Responsibilities
Develop capital budgets with Finance partners; analyze supplier prices and costs using external data sources; negotiate new prices and develop negotiation strategies; conduct spend analyses to understand supplier pricing; identify opportunities to improve or reduce the supply base; develop and implement cost containment programs; coordinate activities of Buyers within the category; evaluate supplier performance using scorecards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC