Your next good thing is right here.At Kelly®Professional & Industrial, we’re all about helping you discover what’s next in your career. And we just so happen to be seeking aSenior Buyer.If this sounds like the right fit for you, read on and apply!Senior BuyerLocation : Bridgewater, NJPay : up to $95,000 / yearFull-time, Contract (possible contract to hire)The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procurement activities for Indirect Commercial and Professional Services spend. May support other indirect categories as needed.Responsibilities :Responsible for coordinating and leading sourcing and procurement activities for Indirect Commercial and Professional Services spend including but not limited to market research, consulting agreements, and benefits. Other operational indirect categories will be supported as needed. Collaborate with all functions on effectively managing supply base to ensure high level of performance and strong customer service.Responsible for delivering established cost savings targets through competitive bidding process and effective negotiation of supply and service agreements. Manage all supplier costs and ensure contract compliance.Responsible for performing all aspects of sourcing and procurement activities in support of major initiatives including stakeholder requirement analysis, identification of bidders list, RFP / RFQ development, conducting competitive bid events, detailed bid analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, risk mitigation, supply / service continuity, and supplier performance.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create thorough business requirements and incorporate in sourcing strategies and resulting agreements. Encourage internal stakeholders to engage Procurement as a strategic versus tactical partner while communicating Procurement value. Maintain high level of communication across the organizationExperience :Bachelor’s degree with related experience required. MS / MBA / CPM / CPIM a plus.Minimum of 5 years sourcing and procurement experience, preferably within a multi-plant or multi-divisional business.Proven experience in RFI / RFP / RFQ development, evaluation, negotiations, contracting, execution, and contract management.Demonstrated proficiency in developing procurement strategies which comprehend and contribute to overall business objectives is a must.Must have applied experience in the understanding of legal issues, contractual principles, and negotiation techniques used in the development of complex contractual agreements.Must have the ability to actively participate on regional multi-functional teams, a proven capability in workload management, exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal skills, problem solving skills, and significant experience with Microsoft Office applications.Experience with MRP and e-procurement tools a plus.What happens next –Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be aSenior Buyertoday!#P1 #CB #IN