Senior Buyer

Simfoni creates a competitive advantage for its customers through deployment of advanced SaaS analytics and spend automation technology. Our disruptive delivery model allows organizations of any size to access leading technology, pre-negotiated content and on-demand sourcing services that delivers breakthrough results.

We are an entrepreneurial enterprise, which means that we think and act in a dynamic and agile fashion to respond quickly to opportunities and market demand.

We are in rapid growth mode and are expanding our team capabilities across North America and wider regions to support customer demand for our spend automation solutions.

Role Definition / Key Responsibilities

• You will work with our customers to support their procurement needs operating under the supervision of a BuyDesk Operations Team Leader
• The role includes frontline delivery where you will interact with customers to fulfil their procurement needs
• You will work as part of our global network of BuyDesk Hubs to deliver strategy purchasing and higher value sourcing initiatives.
• At its core, this role involves managing purchase requisitions from requestors throughout our client organizations and then sourcing and negotiating the required goods and services at the best value from local and international supply markets.
• Strong negotiation skills, and/or the ability to improve on them, are required as you will be negotiating with suppliers daily
• You will have full access to Simfoni technology solutions including Spend Automation, Analytics and Sourceforce to analyze spend, assess user requirements and to manage the bid and quote management process for all types of purchases
• Focus spend categories include:

Facilities, MRO, IT Hardware and Consumables, Software, Telecoms, PPE, Cleaning \& Janitorial Products, Packaging, Print, Workwear \& Uniforms, Travel, Transportation Services, Parcels \& Couriers. Expertise in these categories is not required. CAPEX category experience related to Facilities, Equipment, Construction experience is a plus but also not a requirement.

Key tasks include:

• Sourcing bids for goods and services
• Negotiating supply and commercial terms with suppliers
• Sourcing bids from our supplier network and from the open market, managing quick-bids and supporting higher value sourcing events using our technology solutions
• On-boarding preferred suppliers and content
• Reporting of savings and service performance levels

Requirements:

We employ high-performing individuals with analytical minds and strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Team members are energetic self-starters who manage their time effectively and educate themselves while contributing to dramatic client performance improvement.

• Candidates will typically have 3 years’ experience with an understanding of sourcing and procurement processes, to include managing RFQs and RFPs.
• Spanish and/or French language capability is a PLUS.

Additional information and credentials:

• Self-starter with strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong English business fluency (written and verbal) is a must
• Capable of leading sourcing initiatives with minimal supervision
• Team-oriented, supports other team members

Above all, we value aptitude and the willingness to learn.

*We are looking for candidates based out of

USA ONLY

for this opening. Candidates will be based from home. The role may require travel between regional Simfoni office locations for periodic team meetings, as needed.*

If this role interests you and you want to be a part of an exciting workplace, do apply through LinkedIn or drop in a line at:

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We'll keep an eye out for your applications!