Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
Strategic Buyer
The role is responsible for the negotiations, sourcing, contract / purchase order issuance, and end to end commodity management for the GBS Shared Purchasing Services (SPS) team. The work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work, and independent judgment. The buyer will be required to interface with all Regions as well as cross-functional stakeholders including, but not limited to Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Legal and IT.
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage key suppliers by utilizing sourcing and end to end commodity management practices for assigned Indirect Purchasing commodities. This includes understanding of program lead times, supplier lead times, and capacities.
Optimize cost savings opportunities through the use of competitive bidding, eAuctions, Electronic Catalogs, blanket contracts, commodity planning, opportunity assessments, business intelligence requirements, and spend analytics.
Meet cost savings targets, implement process improvement initiatives, and deliver to Key Performance Indicators.
Ensure proper routing of low value and emergency Purchase Requests with the remotely located Transactional Purchasing Services team.
Actively participate with key stakeholders to develop commodity knowledge and sourcing strategies based on changing market developments, market pricing, and technology trends.
Utilize Purchasing Sourcing Process, including but not limited to Bid list selection, RFQ development, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, obtaining sourcing approval, contract or purchase order issuance, and completion of filing requirements.
Ensure that all sourcing, contracts, and Purchase Order transactions comply with Corporate Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
Manage and resolve commercial issues with suppliers.
Provide coordination and support for other buyers as required.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in Procurement, Accounting, Business, and/or Engineering
Minimum 3 years’ experience in negotiating, sourcing, and managing contracts.
Experience with Indirect Purchasing Commodities (Building Supplies, Cutting Tools, Die Supplies, Electrical, Engineering Services, Indirect Product, and Industrial Suppliers) is a plus.
Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and SAP.
Very good Verbal and Written English Skills (from B2 upwards). Another European language knowledge is a plus.
Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills.
High degree of organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex.
Ability to travel as required.
Flexible Working
At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, you can expect the following working conditions:
Working For You
Perks and rewards designed for you:
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Our health and welfare benefits can be tailored to fit you and your family's needs and start on the first day of employment.
- Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
- Employee Discounts: We offer you access to a vast selection of global, national, and local discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
- Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
- Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to award-winning learning platforms throughout your Conduent career.
- Paid time off: We provide attractive paid time off packages designed for you to enjoy your life away from work.
- Great Work Environment: We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts.
Join Us
At Conduent, we are one team, one mission. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our associates. We strive to create a culture where you can: Bring your authentic self to work Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support When you join Conduent, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s and your own. With more than 60,000 associates across 24 countries, we will provide you the opportunity to grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you to be the best.
Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $68k-72k.
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by clicking on the following link, completing the accommodation request form, and submitting the request by using the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form. For those using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox please download the form first: click here to access or download the form. You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA Accommodation Policy.
At Conduent we value the health and safety of our associates, their families and our community. For US applicants while we DO NOT require vaccination for most of our jobs, we DO require that you provide us with your vaccination status, where legally permissible. Providing this information is a requirement of your employment at Conduent.
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
For US applicants: People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by submitting their request through this form that must be downloaded: click here to access or download the form. Complete the form and then email it as an attachment to [email protected]. You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA Accommodation Policy.
