ParsonsKellogg · 1 month ago
Senior Buyer - Rail & Transit
US - NJ, Newark
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$62K/yr - $109K/yr
5+ years expParsonsKellogg is a company that values people and fosters an innovative culture. They are seeking a Senior Buyer to manage complex purchasing activities for the Hudson Tunnel project, applying strategic sourcing principles to procure materials, equipment, and services effectively.
AdvertisingMarketing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Research and identify potential suppliers based on factors such as quality, cost, delivery time, and reliability
Conduct thorough evaluations of suppliers, including market research, reference checks, and performance assessments
Develop and implement supplier scoring and evaluation criteria
Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, including pricing, payment terms, and performance metrics
Draft and manage commercial contracts to ensure compliance with organizational and project policies and legal requirements
Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns
Identify opportunities to reduce costs through strategic sourcing initiatives, such as supplier consolidation, reverse auctions, life-cycle cost evaluation, or value engineering
Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing strategies and improve overall value
Establish procurement baseline and cost savings for purchases
Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, such as disruptions, quality issues, or geopolitical events
Develop contingency plans and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure business continuity
Promote supplier small businesses and sustainability initiatives, ensuring that the organization sources from a wide range of suppliers
Implement strategies to reduce the environmental impact of the supply chain
Collect and analyze data on supplier performance, costs, and market trends
Prepare regular reports and presentations to inform decision-making and track progress
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction, or Economics or related field (or equivalent) with 5+ years of related work experience, or an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction, or Economics or related field (or equivalent) with 10+ years of related work experience
Basic purchasing knowledge and good written and oral communications skills
Overall understanding of procurement principles and concepts, including, but not limited to, solicitation of proposals, proposal analysis, award and administration of purchase orders, and closeout procedures associated with cradle to grave procurement responsibilities
Must be able to create cost and price analysis justifications to support purchase agreements
Must be able to provide market research to support source selection of suppliers
Must be able to adapt to and be a positive agent for change
Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and project requirements on a daily basis
Strong organizational and workflow skills are required
Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office products (Excel and Word), as well as Adobe Acrobat
US Citizen
Preferred
Supply Chain/Procurement Continuing Education and/or Certificates
Prior experience with SAP/ARIBA Procurement system
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
ParsonsKellogg
ParsonsKellogg has stood apart in the $20 billion promotional products industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Providence Business News
2025-08-05
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