Position Summary: LHH is collaborating with a client in Hudson County, NJ, to recruit a Strategic Buyer for a long-term contract. This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established team with a positive company culture. The position will begin with onsite training and transition to a hybrid work model.
Primary Duties:
- Collaborate with departments to identify procurement needs and suitable suppliers.
- Negotiate favorable prices for non-bid purchases.
- Explain procurement policies and procedures to stakeholders.
- Solicit and evaluate quotations and RFX results to ensure optimal pricing.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of RFXs and other key transactions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to understand their capabilities, negotiate terms, and address performance issues.
- Promptly review and approve requisitions.
- Maintain professional relationships between the client and suppliers.
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders to support procurement needs and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Ensure compliance with client policies, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Create and deliver training materials for procurement systems, including eProcurement and travel management tools.
- Audit supplier files for compliance with federal and New Jersey state regulations.
- Verify supplier business status against state and federal databases.
- Work with the sourcing team on organizational initiatives and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply management, or a related field (preferred).
- Advanced skills in Excel (Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Certificate of Insurance and W9.
- Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
- At least 3 years of procurement experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with a diverse community.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Comfortable with public speaking.
- C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. certification (preferred).
- Experience with eProcurement systems (client transitioning to Unipart).
- Team-oriented mindset