Senior Buyer

We are currently looking to hire a Senior Buyer for one of our clients to be based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our client is one of the world’s leading industrial materials companies whose products are critical to the modern economy and carbon reduction. Their materials are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life, which you will find in products from electric cars to wind turbines.

This position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, services and supplies from suppliers. The Senior Buyer evaluates goods and services, meets internal customer expectations, and resolves conflicts concerning materials or services. The Senior Buyer leverages their expertise with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the procurement field to execute various tasks, relying on experience and judgment to achieve goals effectively. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Attention to detail is critical.

Below is a list of the key responsibilities for the role, whilst not exhaustive, that you’ll need to be able to perform.

• Adhere to corporate procurement guidelines and policies.
• Translate business and operational requirements from internal stakeholders into value-engineered solutions with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with business units to grasp Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, establish Procurement timelines, and meet deadlines.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely deliverables.
• Consult with suppliers to gather product or service details, including pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Assess supplier quotes against market rates to identify preferred suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial and legal terms with Legal/Business to facilitate supplier contracts.
• Maintain regular communication with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Verify invoice accuracy by matching them to Purchase Orders.
• Offer technical guidance and expertise to internal customers on purchasing policies, processes, Supplier sourcing, and SAP purchasing requirements.
• Support Purchasing Supervisor in enhancing purchasing operations through process improvements, effective communications, and performance optimization, leveraging industry best practices.

This is a great opportunity to join a business who are currently experiencing significant growth which will in turn give you the platform for accelerated career growth.