Modis is one of the world's largest and most respected providers of Information Technology Resource Management (ITRM) services and solutions.Today, Modis delivers world-class ITRM solutions to over 2,000 clients in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Currently we are looking for a Procurement Specialist/Buyer for one of our clients in Baltimore, MD.
Job Summary:
The Buyer is responsible for a variety of contract administration, buying, and materials management activities to ensure flexible and fast response to internal customer needs. The Buyer negotiates and executes contracts and purchases in accordance with Supply Chain Standards and processes. Additional responsibilities include building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers, focusing on cost savings and total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier diversity, and on-time delivery of quality parts and services.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops the sourcing approach and strategies, and identifies and captures new sourcing opportunities where Supply Chain can add value and drive cost savings
Negotiates prices, terms and conditions of purchase orders, contracts, warranties, and agreements in accordance with Supply Chain standards, processes, and Delegation of Financial Authority (DOFA)
Prepares requests for proposal/quotation, and analyzes and evaluates multi-supplier responses
Ensures on-time delivery of quality parts and services
Prepares award recommendations that incorporate total cost of ownership, and places purchase orders, contracts, change-in-orders, and Master Agreements
Supports category purchasing efforts
Ensures supplier performance measures (e.g., scorecards) are developed, monitored, and delivered to both customer units and suppliers
Support inventory goals as outlined in balanced scorecard to support warehouse operations
Reviews all contract documents and ensures supplier compliance with terms and conditions
Consults with Legal and Risk Management if any of the approved terms and conditions needs to be modified
Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers
Develops supplier diversity opportunities by identifying new and/or alternative suppliers, and identifies and commercially qualifies new suppliers
Assists customers in the development of procurement technical specifications and establishes procurement schedules
Develops presentations and presents recommended Supply Chain solutions in a clear, concise, and effective manner to leadership to gain understanding and support
Collaborates with customer and proposes alternate solutions
Other duties as required
About Modis
MODIS is a leader in information technology (IT) consulting and solutions. With offices and operations in over 60 cities throughout the U.S., Canada, the UK and Europe, MODIS delivers world-class IT solutions to more than 1,000 mid-market and Fortune 1000 clients in virtually every industry. And as part of the MPS Group, a $2.2 billion publically traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, MODIS brings the financial strength and resources to help you meet your IT goals.
