Senior Procurement Specialist, Senior Buyer

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  

Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: USA - Mesa, W. Southern Ave 

Division: Solutions 
Job Posting Title: Senior Procurement Specialist, Senior Buyer 
Time Type: Full Time

SUMMARY

The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing all procurement requirements for assigned Suppliers. The position requires the Senior Buyer to perform difficult and complex technical duties related to the procurement of equipment, parts, and services. The Senior Buyer also prepares and analyzes quotes and negotiates pricing options.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Site Leadership in developing a strong understanding of client business and associated needs
  • Utilizes negotiations for best practice to reduce costs, maintain accurate lead times, and assurequality for existing materials
  • Plans quoting strategies for targeting new vendors and expansion of current vendor’s volume
• Manages supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company
  • Quarterly review assigned Suppliers’ performance utilizing the Supplier Scorecard Program and the Supplier Risk Program
  • Quarterly meetings with key vendors to discuss scorecards and future business direction
  • Maintains supplier database information including supplier set-up and updates as required
  • Following internal procedures, communicates any material problems and research solutions to prevent supply issues, including but not limited to finding alternate sources
  • Manages higher volume suppliers
• Manages the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers through supporting activities including:
  • Negotiates with vendor for quote pricing and lead times
  • Submits orders to selected vendor
  • Expedites to ensure adherence to inventory guidelines
  • Communicates the demand/ volume/ delivery time changes to Inventory Planning staff
  • Resolves all material issues
  • Follows up on backorders
• Initiates bid/quote process for new business
  • Identifies vendor bases to be targeted
  • Communicates with potential vendors and current vendors via email, teleconferences, etc.
  • Establishes partnerships, while developing a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and capabilities
  • Searches for new vendor opportunities via internet, sourcing sites, catalogs, communications with site tool owners and engineers through our site planners
  • Performs bid analysis comparison to determine which vendors are awarded the business
  • Determines recommended vendors and strategies for implementation
• Works closely with Finance to expedite receiving and AP pr