LanceSoft, Inc. · 1 month ago
Buyer I
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40/hr - $48/hr
3+ years expLanceSoft, Inc. is a company focused on procurement and supply chain management, and they are seeking a Buyer I to manage the procurement of various commodities. The role involves leading procurement processes, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with contracts to achieve budget objectives and supplier diversity.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Leads company procurement processes to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and delivery from Company's supplier business partners
Represents the company in supplier relationships which include negotiations, commercial terms and conditions, and contract administration where deemed appropriate by leadership
Maximizes assets and specific inventory investments to balance business unit needs with total cost management
Provide support with reviewing and analyzing inventory levels
Provides mentoring and direction to procurement staff to implement buying plans and achieve goals
Provides day-to-day procurement operations to meet our business unit partners' requirements; prepares recommendations and secures necessary approvals; maintains intimate knowledge of contracts; issues change orders
Supports strategies and establishes contracts as defined by respective Strategic Category Managers and cross functional teams
Responsible for writing contracts and negotiates terms and conditions, as appropriate
Evaluates total cost of ownership, not just acquisition costs, and trains users as necessary
Interfaces with contract administrator, Legal and/or Risk Management to assure compliance with terms and conditions, as specified in contracts
Responds to emergency and urgent orders; performs expediting functions, as needed
Works with BU/Suppliers/AP to facilitate invoice resolution and dispute resolution
Supports DTE and SCM goals and measurements; and understands and complies with all DTE and SCM corporate policies and procedures
Understands and supports the SPM processes and goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain management
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Intermediate skills in Microsoft applications (i.e: Excel, PowerPoint, & Word)
Demonstrates an ability to manage multimillion dollar contracts, consistent positive business unit and warehouse feedback, little rework, meeting deadlines, taking on additional work, working independently on routine tasks, and effectively prioritizing tasks to meet business needs and deadlines
Strong negotiation skills and contract writing, evident through successfully and independently negotiating less complex contracts, including the terms and conditions, building relationships with our business unit partners and vendors, independently completing purchase agreements, crafting service agreements, and reviewing peers' contracts for compliance with DTE Energy requirements
Demonstrates an understanding of risk management, value analysis and proper decision making through ensuring terms and conditions are complete and accurate, appropriately analyzing tradeoffs, consequences and liabilities of actions, knowing when to escalate issues to leadership or experts, and independently making good decisions in routine situations
Demonstrates a basic understanding of business needs and the organization as a whole, as demonstrated by participation in business unit meetings, placing orders within requisition and funding requirements, and exhibiting general knowledge of the current market
Demonstrated application of continuous improvement tools, systems and processes
Demonstrates an understanding of procurement for solar materials and working directly with EPC contractors
Preferred
Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Economics
Prior procurement experience in Solar / Renewable Energy components
Yellow/Green/Black belt certification
Company
LanceSoft, Inc.
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a pioneer in delivering top-notch Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to a diverse clientele.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ram Karuppusamy
Chairman & CEO
Simon Dealy
Chief Financial Officer
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