ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Buyer will identify external material needs of the organization, find service providers who can supply the goods, negotiate for prices and arrange for the purchase and delivery of the goods.
- Identify purchasing needs for assigned suppliers and product lines
- Conduct the daily responsibilities of a purchasing agent for both domestic and international purchases
- Negotiate with suppliers regarding rates and provided services
- Conduct cost management to identify areas or potential cost reduction
- Perform routine supplier reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance
JOB SKILL SET
Self-directed / Detail oriented
Analytical thinker / Problem solver
Organized / Works on teams
Verbal / Written communicator
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Years
Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience
Contracts
Deep understanding and professional experience with purchasing contracts
College Degree
Bachelor’s Degree (BA) or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience
Deep understanding and professional experience with purchasing contracts
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Frequent Job Interview Questions
- Tell me about a difficult negotiation, and what was the outcome?
- You have a product that has been steady for years, but now the sales are down. What do you do?
- If you are negotiating a big deal with a vendor, what levers are there?
- Hypothetically say you take over a new product category. The product has a quality problem that is getting worse. What do you do?
- What do you think are the most important skills for a buyer?
- Tell me about your most important achievement as a buyer
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