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This position will be the Firm liaison to associated supplier(s) and/or categories. The Senior Buyer will develop and negotiate contract terms for the Firm and identify and enact initiatives to reduce Firm costs of goods and services. The Senior Buyer will analyze and evaluate suppliers and contracts to avoid risk and achieve the best value for the Firm. The position will manage the contract execution process, resolve problems, mitigate delays and apply best practices for sourcing and the RFP/RFQ development. This position will work closely with internal stakeholders and with the supply base. The Senior Buyer will support and assist with the development and implementation of procurement initiatives that reduce Firm purchase and operational costs, promote profitability, and improve service experience for Firm employees and clients.\nJob Duties:\nContract Management, Negotiation\nDevelops and negotiates contract terms for higher dollar spend or contracts/suppliers with higher risk factors for the Firm\nContracts administration and contract management to include negotiating, establishing, monitoring and enforcing supplier contracts and agreements\nAnalyzes and evaluates suppliers and contract agreements to avoid risk\nWorks closely with the Office of General Counsel in the contract negotiation/execution process. Work with stakeholders and negotiate business terms\nWrites and issues RFPs, RFIs, RFQs and work closely with business stakeholders in the RFx process\nObtains and communicates market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers\nUtilizes market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes. Serves as an expert/consultant for analysis of market conditions and interpretation of trends\nSourcing and Supplier Management\nWorks with the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to lead, develop, and maintain a best in class sourcing function\nLeads sourcing analysis and selection process and perform cost analysis\nLeads the development of contract strategy for strategic suppliers\nManages supplier relationships for the contracts this position manages and for key suppliers\nPerforms business reviews for key suppliers\nOrganizes and leads business reviews meetings\nServes as liaison with suppliers and internal stakeholders \nTrack Savings\nPrepares, manages and tracks savings\nAssists Procurement & Supply Chain Manager in reporting savings, and achieving department goals\nManages renewals and track savings that are negotiated\nReview Invoices/Contract Compliance\nReviews invoicing and consolidated bills of assigned categories for conformance to contracts and policy\nAssists with any supplier payment issues and allocation activities, coordinating with AP, Finance and Firm internal customers\nOther\nDocuments firm procedures for areas of responsibility, write and maintain standard work\nReviews, advises and communicates best practices for national suppliers used by the firm\nProvides data and assists Firm’s internal divisions with projections, budgeting, and supplier service resolution\nKeeps interested departments advised with respect to lead time on critical services or products\nExpands and maintains procurement resources on the Portal for departmental and internal customer use. Coordinate communications and user training.\nProvides daily support to Firm internal customers on procurement matters\nPlaces and reconciles orders utilizing a purchasing card, in accordance with procurement department and card policies\nWorks closely with AP and other departments on problem resolution\nOther duties as required\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nProvide day to day oversight of the purchasing assistant\nQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree and three and (3) or more years of experience working in a purchasing/procurement role, required; focus in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, preferred; OR\nHigh School Diploma and six (6) or more years of experience working in a purchasing/procurement role, required\nExperience:\nPrior experience negotiating terms and contracts with various providers, preferred\nPrior sourcing experience and expertise with drafting and driving complex RFP’s, preferred\nPrior experience with drafting contract agreements, preferred\nPrior experience working within a professional services firm such as accounting, financial services, business advisory, and/or banking industries, preferred\nLicense/Certifications:\nC.P.M. 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