Senior Buyer - Indiantown
Located in Indiantown, FL
Express Employment Professionals is looking to add a Senior Buyer to our Indiantown team!
Primary Objective:
The Senior Buyer will work under the supervision of the Financial Services Director, to prepare solicitations and proposals, multi-year procurement contracts for goods and services needed for all departments.
Key Duties:
- Ensures compliance with approved Procurement Policy and all related procedures including all applicable regulatory and State and Federal statutory requirements; prepares and submits updates for approval and implements accordingly.
- Advises user departments in determining purchasing needs and selection criteria and requirements; reviews purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with policies and approves accordingly.
- Assists departments in developing specific short and long-range objectives for the attainment of various goods and services; performs analyses on cost comparisons and evaluates quality and suitability of specified commodities.
- Develops and is responsible for written policies and procedures related to purchasing and contract functions.
- Prepares quotes, bid proposals, and requests for quotations by working directly with department staff and vendors; analyzes and documents solicitation responses throughout the procurement process.
- Manages pre-bid conferences and selection committees; prepares contracts for legal review and approval.
- Oversees records and files of requisitioned items quoted and bid analyses purchase orders equipment specifications and technical reference information.
- Establishes vendor relationships and monitors vendor performance; makes recommendations or changes in procurement sourcing based on performance delivery, cost, and overall results.
- Prepares and analyzes statistical data on commodities procured and related volume metrics of requisitions and purchase orders by requisitioner department and division; provides support to the Financial Services Director in successful and timely completion of the annual financial audit.
- Obtains and interprets market prices and trends applicable to procurement issues; performs as a workgroup leader on projects and trains new department requisitioners.
- Maintains current knowledge of regulatory and legislative developments affecting purchasing reporting functions to ensure proper application to responsibilities under charge.
- Conducts research and resolves discrepancies with vendor invoices, payment vouchers, and revenue voucher receipts; escalates to department directors and/or the Financial Services Director as required.
- Responsible for developing detailed logs and schedules for departmental tasks and procedures.
- Performs with initiative and independence in the performance of assigned duties; plans, prioritizes, and completes tasks within established and required time frames; creates and manages documented processes and procedures for position duties as required.
- Develops and proactively updates financial metrics and dashboards related to procurement functions and processes under charge; develops ad-hoc reports as needed or requested.
- Communicates with departments and external vendors regarding payment processing and workflow-related issues; responds to inquiries concerning status updates and general inquiries; follows up and resolves in a timely manner.
- Comfortable with leveraging technology to maximize the efficiency, consistency, and accuracy of departmental business process workflows and to help implement business process improvement; participates as required in the testing of newly implemented or upgrades in information systems related to the Financial Services Department.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and applies principles of sound logic; identifies and defines problems, obtains empirical evidence, and draws valid conclusions.
- Responsible for communication with management and staff with changes and developments within areas of awareness and assignment; escalates issues to the attention of management in a timely manner, as appropriate and as conditions warrant.
- Maintains established organizational/departmental productivity standards.
- Complies with all personnel policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree required from an accredited college or university; work in purchasing or inventory management; experience in the preparation and or monitoring of contracts; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in purchasing or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB).
- Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license upon hire and maintain it throughout the length of employment.
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Benefits of working with Express:
- Holiday and vacation pay
- Medical benefits
- 401K
About us:
Express works with job seekers to help find the right job for their skills and experience. As one of the leading staffing companies in North America, Florida, and the Treasure Coast, we’re ready to help you take the next step in your career. Whether you are ready for a full-time position, looking for part-time work, or want a more flexible schedule, Express has a wide range of jobs available including:
- Administrative
- Light Industrial
- Skilled Trades
- Professional positions
Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.
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