Requirements

Purchasing experience or bachelor’s degree preferred
5-7 years’ experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and knowledge
Ability to effectively present information and communicate with all levels of Management
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
Basic to complex spreadsheet comparisons of consumption pricing and transportation costs
Ability to solve problems and deal with complex variables where limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral
diagram or schedule form
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commission
proportion and percentages
Ability to travel domestically and internationally at short notice

Job Description

The Lead Buyer oversees and manages in entirety all procurement activities for their assigned projects Lead Buyer ensures order accuracy correct supplier issuance delivery completeness and discrepancy resolutions Works closely with internal customers on multiple concurrent projects providing timely communication on overall objectives and any mission critical updates affecting project deliverables Coordinates data inputs across the functions to enable key reporting visibility and insights Provides training and guidance to a number of outsourced personnel