Highlights of the Senior Services Buyer Position

Our client is seeking a dynamic candidate with procurement experience preferably in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a chance to help build procurement strategies, processes and policies. There are numerous opportunities for growth and a chance for the right individual to make a significant impact on the organization. The successful candidate will be in a position to move into a role with more responsibility within 2-3 years if management goals are met and/or exceeded.

Company Information

Our client is a division of a larger Consumer Packaged Goods company in the food industry. This division services the Animal and Pet Care industries and has been in a steady growth mode. They have accomplished this with dynamic leadership, cutting edge ideas and a diversified product line. This opportunity would offer potential growth opportunities within this division or within the larger company.

Job Location

Southeast US

Key Responsibilities of Senior Services Buyer Position

• Help build the procurement organization as well develop the functional aspects of procurement.  They would prefer someone that can wear many hats and be involved in not only the sourcing of the commodities in their group, but also helping to establish structure in a growing department.
• This person will be responsible for procuring a variety of commodities including Travel, Marketing, IT, and other Indirect categories.
• Ideal candidate will have contracting experience and be familiar with developing Terms & Conditions.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management. To facilitate autonomously to achieve mutual goals.
• Ability to understand commodity requirements and communicate requirements to suppliers.

Desired Qualifications

• Dynamic individual that is an outside the box thinker, self starter that requires little supervision/management.
• Roll up your sleeves, total cost of ownership mentality. Ability to solve problems independently.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Possess solid oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with suppliers and all levels of staff throughout the organization.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization.

About the Author:

The Teldar Group is an Executive Search and Recruiting Firm specializing in placing professionals in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain positions.

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