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IT Indirect Sr. Buyer
Your next BIG thing is right here! At Kelly ® Professional and Industrial, we're all about helping you discover what's next in your career. And we just so happen to be seeking an IT indirect Sr Buyer. You will be a part of a team who is responsible for the sourcing and procurement activities for Indirect IT spend.
As a Sr. IT Buyer you are expected to coordinate and lead sourcing and procurement activities for indirect IT spend including but not limited to licenses, software, hardware, network infrastructure, etc. Other operational indirect categories will be supported as needed. Collaboration with all functions on effectively managing supply base to ensure high level of performance and strong customer service is also expected.
Need to know
Salary: $90k - $100k (based on experience)
Hours: Full Time M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm On-site
Work Location: Rochester, NY or Bridgewater, NJ
Assignment Length: 6-month Duties include but not limited to
- Responsible for coordinating and leading sourcing and procurement activities for Indirect IT spend including but not limited to licenses, software, hardware, network infrastructure, etc. Other operational indirect categories will be supported as needed. Collaborate with all functions on effectively managing supply base to ensure high level of performance and strong customer service.
- Responsible for delivering established cost savings targets through competitive bidding process and effective negotiation of supply and service agreements. Manage all supplier costs and ensure contract compliance.
- Responsible for performing all aspects of sourcing and procurement activities in support of major initiatives including stakeholder requirement analysis, identification of bidders list, RFP/RFQ development, conducting competitive bid events, detailed bid analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, risk mitigation, supply/service continuity, and supplier performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create thorough business requirements and incorporate in sourcing strategies and resulting agreements. Encourage internal stakeholders to engage Procurement as a strategic versus tactical partner while communicating Procurement value. Maintain high level of communication across the organization.
- Responsible for sourcing and procurement activities for Indirect IT category spend.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree MS/MBA/CPM/CPIM a plus.
- 4 years' sourcing and procurement experience, preferably within a multi-plant or multi-divisional business.
- Experience in RFI/RFP/RFQ development, evaluation, negotiations, contracting, execution, and contract management.
- Must have applied experience in the understanding of legal issues, contractual principles, and negotiation techniques used in the development of complex contractual agreements.
- Ability to actively participate on regional multi-functional teams
- Excellent communication
- Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with MRP and e-procurement tools a plus
Perks:
- Weekly Pay
- Kelly Perks-Discount Program
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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
Your next BIG thing is right here! At Kelly ® Professional and Industrial, we're all about helping you discover what's next in your career. And we just so happen to be seeking an IT indirect Sr Buyer. You will be a part of a team who is responsible for the sourcing and procurement activities for Indirect IT spend.
As a Sr. IT Buyer you are expected to coordinate and lead sourcing and procurement activities for indirect IT spend including but not limited to licenses, software, hardware, network infrastructure, etc. Other operational indirect categories will be supported as needed. Collaboration with all functions on effectively managing supply base to ensure high level of performance and strong customer service is also expected.
Need to know
Salary: $90k - $100k (based on experience)
Hours: Full Time M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm On-site
Work Location: Rochester, NY or Bridgewater, NJ
Assignment Length: 6-month Duties include but not limited to
- Responsible for coordinating and leading sourcing and procurement activities for Indirect IT spend including but not limited to licenses, software, hardware, network infrastructure, etc. Other operational indirect categories will be supported as needed. Collaborate with all functions on effectively managing supply base to ensure high level of performance and strong customer service.
- Responsible for delivering established cost savings targets through competitive bidding process and effective negotiation of supply and service agreements. Manage all supplier costs and ensure contract compliance.
- Responsible for performing all aspects of sourcing and procurement activities in support of major initiatives including stakeholder requirement analysis, identification of bidders list, RFP/RFQ development, conducting competitive bid events, detailed bid analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, risk mitigation, supply/service continuity, and supplier performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create thorough business requirements and incorporate in sourcing strategies and resulting agreements. Encourage internal stakeholders to engage Procurement as a strategic versus tactical partner while communicating Procurement value. Maintain high level of communication across the organization.
- Responsible for sourcing and procurement activities for Indirect IT category spend.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree MS/MBA/CPM/CPIM a plus.
- 4 years' sourcing and procurement experience, preferably within a multi-plant or multi-divisional business.
- Experience in RFI/RFP/RFQ development, evaluation, negotiations, contracting, execution, and contract management.
- Must have applied experience in the understanding of legal issues, contractual principles, and negotiation techniques used in the development of complex contractual agreements.
- Ability to actively participate on regional multi-functional teams
- Excellent communication
- Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with MRP and e-procurement tools a plus
Perks:
- Weekly Pay
- Kelly Perks-Discount Program
#CB
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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