Procurement Buyer, DISW Global Procurement

The Procurement Buyer will be directly accountable for overall management of contracts for the assigned procurement category. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated person with professional experience in procurement capable of both hands-on individual contribution and thought leadership. This person will work independently and cross functionally with the various teams to provide support and accountability throughout the P2P lifecycle.

You Will:

• Manage assigned categories for all procurement functions including category strategic/tactical tasks
• Perform RFP/negotiations, contract negotiations and supplier management
• Complete annual Cost savings initiatives and projects for the assigned Categories
• Proactively monitors vendor performance and strategic agreements in order to achieve cost savings targets
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Legal, Sourcing, Security & Risk Teams to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Be an Ambassador for the Procurement Team

• 3+ years working in a procurement department preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on customer service
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word), Adobe
• BS/BA degree, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business is a plus