Job Title: Buyer

Location: Boise, ID - 83716 (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months (Contract)

Description:

• Supplier Performance Management
• Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement processes
• Apply understanding of assigned category to drive effective planning, forecasting and execution.
• Utilize negotiation skills to maintain favorable terms with suppliers
• Collaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics for key regional Suppliers and monitor supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement
• Apply analytical thinking to resolve procurement challenges.
• Leading the procurement process for your designated area
• Collaborating with internal counterparts to gain a comprehensive view of supplier performance
• Supporting the implementation of category strategies and cost-saving projects
• Participating in supplier benchmarking analysis to enhance cost, supply, and quality aspects of procurement activities
• Business Partnering
• Maintain positive relationships with supplier(s) and effectively resolve supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with strategic direction.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to build a comprehensive view of supplier performance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or vendor management
• Preferred by not required bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business or related field
• A proven track record in procurement
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing or vendor management
• Proficient in written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.