Senior Buyer - Facilities@ Buffalo Grove, IL / Neenah, WI (Neenah, WI)

• Develop and execute category management strategies and activities, as well as strategic sourcing processes and approaches for assigned categories/sub-categories
• Ensure effective and uniform implementation of category management strategies and sourcing approaches
• Re-evaluate and adjust category strategies  based on changing market conditions
• Manage the daily tactical details and issues that arise within categories
• Effectively leverage stakeholder relationships to ensure category strategies  are implemented and adapted to local needs
• Execute specific strategic sourcing initiatives with process steps that include CDA’s, baseline data, market intelligence, RFx execution, data analysis, supplier selection, fact-based negotiation, implementation and monitoring of performance
• Direct appropriate analysis  methods and develop formats to document  estimated savings and benefits
• Establish negotiation strategies with fact-based analysis and effectively negotiate with suppliers to achieve desired results.  Negotiations include contract terms and conditions, commercial terms, scope of work, and service level agreements
• Gather, understand, and review spend or consumption data to recommend and enact changes that ensure alignment with category strategy and functional business needs
• Track and monitor supplier markets and key material indexes for assigned categories  using Porter’s Five Forces model or other analysis  methods
• Define supplier performance measurements, as well as monitor and evaluate suppliers to identify root cause of performance failure to drive continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the broader team of Procurement Specialists, Analysts, Service Representatives and Purchasing Agents
• Ensure that individual and team goals and objectives are met.
• Define and manage formal subcategory “business plans,” including appropriate supplier management strategies
• Lead and support maximization of efficiency, effectiveness and compliance in category management & strategic sourcing initiatives
• Achieve year-on-year improvement in total cost of ownership, working capital, quality, service and value within assigned categories
• Develop best sources of supply and deliver value to the business
• Ensure regular communication with stakeholders
• Execute the use of category management support tools through efficient and effective data mining, information creation and communications
• Best-in-class procurement - improve and manage processes, standards, and metrics

• Results Orientation
• Change Leadership
• Strategic Orientation
• Market Knowledge
• Team Leadership
• Developing Organizational Capability
• Collaboration and Influencing
• Functional Expertise
• Technical Expertise
• Negotiation
• Legal
• Financial / Business Acumen
• Analysis / Analytical Capability

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field (business, operations management)
• 5-7+ years of strategic procurement experience with 3+ years directly related experience (Direct or Indirect)
• 3-5 years experience in facilities procurement strongly preferred (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Uniforms and Janitorial)

• An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way!
• Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.

Department: Scout
This is a full time position