Just like a bridge, our mission in purchasing is to connect internal and external partners to deliver world class results. We build our bridge together on solid foundational values. Our global purchasing team sources over $80 billion in products and services annually. We deliver world class results by embracing our values of Belief, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, Growth, and Energy (BRIDGE) as they are the framework for our culture. We believe in a work-life balance and provide team members opportunities for mentoring, learning & development, and exposure to senior leadership.
The Software Senior Buyer has the responsibility for leading the development and execution of long-term, comprehensive and cross-functional commodity strategies that will yield measurable improvements in the areas of technology, innovation, quality and cost performance. The Senior Buyer must be able to successfully manage and execute both strategic and tactical level decisions and initiatives. As a Software Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for procuring technical commodities globally supporting IT department,
Job responsibilities of the Software Senior Buyer include but not limited to:
Drive cross-functional commodity strategies to ensure innovation, development and execution of current and in-development products
Develop and implement creative solutions to complex challenges, capacity and cost management, sourcing of complex/innovative product, purchase order issuance/maintenance and contract administration
Sourcing suppliers, managing complex contracts, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders
Leading supplier development and cross-functional communications with suppliers using a "One Voice" approach and lead a cross-functional team including partners from lIT, Legal, Finance and other business departments
Managing key supplier relationships while maximizing suppliers' ability to deliver quality product on time
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, IT, Finance, Marketing, Economics, International Business, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or equivalent from an AACSB accredited program; Other technical degrees with business background also considered
7 years of relevant purchasing experience or other disciplines that require significant negotiation/exposure to sourcing processes
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to think and act strategically
Strong communication, presentation and commodity leadership skills
Well organized, self-motivated, and resourceful managing complex situations
Comfortable in a fast paced environment and able to effectively interface with cross functional teams and all levels of senior management
Ability to support all aspects of the commercial relationship with the supply base and key internal stakeholders (software purchase licenses and services, subscriptions, cyber security, etc)
Strong use of MS Office Suite/G Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in IT space and knowledge of IT software/services
1 year of exposure to technical projects in the infotainment, connectivity or software space preferred
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
