BUYER

descripción y detalle de las actividades this position is responsible for driving indirect purchasing strategies, projects, and procurement.
this position is responsible for the procurement of goods and services company-wide, as assigned.
this includes implementing and managing company-wide contracts; rfx management; supply base market research and evaluation; cost reduction and process improvement projects.
this position will act as the liaison between all lzb locations ensuring that we leverage our total purchasing power and work to leverage standardized best practice purchasing processes across all locations.
*manages the request for “x” (rfi, rfp, rfq) process for identified strategic sourcing initiatives.
develops, coordinates, or supports the implementation plans for these strategic sourcing initiatives ensuring the best overall value for the company.
*leads contract negotiations for all corporate wide agreements for assigned goods and services.
*enforces corporate purchasing policy, processes, and controls into assigned areas of company spending (ex.
hr, travel, services, mro).
the includes conducting any e1 training and p2p problem solving as required.
*analyzes supplier spend data to identify (and implement) cost savings opportunities for assigned area of responsibility-- retail, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and offices (i.
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company-wide).
*act as a local subject matter expert for e1 (p2p) and zycus (or any selected source-to-pay solution) *  project management duties as assigned.