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Purchasing Strategist

Facade People, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

This opportunity is with a multi-functional company at the intersection of architecture, engineering, manufacturing and construction. The firm develops solutions for architects with building envelopes, large-scale, panelized, prefabricated products. All facade solutions are designed, engineered, and fabricated in-house and on-site. They work on challenging projects and have contributed to the northeast region’s iconic buildings. Position

Procurement Strategist

to manage and align procurement and business operations by developing national and international procurement strategies and relationships. This position is based at Company Headquarters in Calverton, Long Island, NY. Responsibilities

Strategize and develop long-term cost-effective procurement strategies Assess and reorganize current procurement buying processes Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations to senior management Analyze existing materials, vendors, pricing Vendor and supplier bidding, negotiating and relationship management Develop and leverage buying power of multiple business units within the organization Preparation of bid packages and pre-negotiation strategy Daily interaction with external suppliers for procurement of construction/fabrication goods and services Analyze and evaluate proposals Research and select key vendors and suppliers Streamline and forecast material needs, buys and pricing Perform price analysis and cost evaluation Lead negotiations and agreement terms Negotiate and coordinate modifications to purchase agreements Negotiate term supply contracts/agreements and RFPs Document control for purchase contracts including review for completeness, revision control, categorization, process development and search capability Work closely with senior management, production, project management, engineering, fabrication and suppliers to establish business-building relationships Qualifications

Prior experience in large-scale material buys in manufacturing Procurement experience in façade, curtainwall, building enclosure industries (preferred) Procurement experience in manufacturing required Ability to work independently and in a team environment Strong business acumen and ability to make strategic decisions which align with business operations and production Strong negotiation and business-building skills Exceptional relationship skills both internally and externally Strong vendor relations Entrepreneurial spirit Self-motivated, with demonstrated sense of urgency, and ownership of tasks Detail oriented Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills Demonstrated problem solving skills Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, dependent care, life and voluntary life insurance, and 401(k). We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. M/F/D/V

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