Leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Buyer-OpEx (hybrid role) in the Houston area. This role comes with a very good salary ranging from $110k to $125k plus a 10%-15% annual bonus. The ideal candidate will possess experience procuring commodities such as: tools, maintenance supplies and spare parts for maintenance, utilities and services etc. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
location: Houston, Texas
job type: Permanent
salary: $110,000 - 125,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Closely liaise with the Group Category Management Team to ensure that best practices are shared across the company and that plans are fully aligned with Group plans
- Lead the development of medium to long term Category Plans to provide clarity on the vision, strategy and implementation processes ensuring value delivery
- Complete projects in accordance with strategic alliances to drive optimal value in supplier deliveries based on program, schedule and budget at minimum
- Develop, evaluate and manage internal relationships to optimize external legal. business and financial positions
- Lead the development and maintenance of preferred supplier lists
- Lead the development, review, negotiation, execution, management and documentation of significant and complex contracts and contract amendments in accordance with policies and procedures to drive value
- Develop and plan supplier relationships and contract management to ensure suppliers meet their contractual obligations and the value expected from a contract is fully delivered throughout the life cycle
- Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, business partners and senior leaders to gain support and cooperation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan to drive savings and performance improvement
- Work with customers to ensure and effective, collaborative view of business strategies, portfolios of projects, annual/project budgets, and priorities with realistic expectations are formed on all sides
qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
7+ years of procurement experience including 3+ years of supplier management experience and 2+ years of experience strategic procurement
Experience sourcing and negotiating contracts for construction, capital projects, facilities improvements and other capital expenditures (CapEx) categories
Must maintain Certified Purchasing Manager (CPSM) Certification or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Certification
skills:
maintenance,manufacturing,OpEx
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
