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Procurement Buyer, Fountain Valley, CA
Manage and support the procurement of goods and services for its Business Clients and provide purchasing information to the Client to support their business needs.
Job Responsibilities:
Support the procurement function and oversees all aspects of purchasing, negotiations, strategy, tool and process implementation for procurement of IT hardware, software, software maintenance, telecommunication, and professional services.
Responsible for the RFx process from assisting with the creation of RFx to project managing the process from issuance of the RFx to final award, in accordance with the defined timeline, for professional services, hardware and software as applicable. This includes but it's not limited to developing strategy including sourcing suppliers, issuing the RFx, identifying any risks, negotiating pricing, negotiating the Statement of Work (SOW) and negotiation of any Agreements, as necessary.
Assist in managing assigned suppliers by performing Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), reviewing supplier financial health, addressing supplier performance, issue resolution, confirming resource rate increase eligibility and corrective actions.
Place orders with supply base, provide status information on Purchase Requisition (PR) /Purchase Order (PO) to the originators, perform spend analysis on commodity spend.
Prepare and enter PR and contracts into the SAP ERP System ensuring that the expenditure and transaction adheres to HAEA's Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
Support the Manager with workload assignments, manage incoming user requests, manage incoming supplier requests, and provide guidance to all on the process and procedures related to procurement.
Required Skills, Attributes and Education:
BA/BS in business, purchasing or related field required. Advanced degree preferred
5+ years business experience in purchasing, or strategic sourcing, or project management with at least 1+ years of specific IT procurement
Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation skills
Effective communication skills at all levels of management
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with excellent business/financial acumen, proficient working with cross-functional teams, including demonstrated motivation, influence, and the ability to drive change across all levels of the organization
Effective supplier management skills including demonstrated ability to develop and manage business driven supplier executive relationships
Contract management experience (maintain supplier compliance with agreements, keep agreements current, interface with legal counsel as required)
MS Office Suite skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
End of lease management experience preferred
CPSM, C.P.M., CSCP or CPTE preferred
Bilingual (English, Korean) desired
Job Requirements
Job Types:
Contract to Hire
Pay:
$30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Work Location:
Fountain Valley, CA
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