Job Title: Buyer/Planner

Location: Waltham MA

Duration: 6 Months

Pay: $40-$45/hr on W2

Description:

• Lead development and delivery of assigned category strategy and share best practice across category teams.
• Contribute to an effective forward planning process by identifying future requirements of supported area and ensure robust forecasting is put in place that maximizes value of goods procured.
• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategy for allocated category and execute standardized strategic sourcing processes from market engagement through to award, ensuring goods are procured in a best-in-class manner that drives value.
• Scope and develop contractual agreements that meet the customer stakeholder requirements and expectations.
• Significant experience of strategic sourcing and category management.
• An understanding of project management principles and experience managing complex projects and consistently delivering outstanding results.
• Ability to build and manage complex commercial assessment models.
• Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint is required.