This position can sit remotely OR in Phoenix. If a candidate is remote, you would need to travel to Phoenix for the initial 2 weeks for training and immersion, and occasionally thereafter. If a candidate is in Phoenix, they would need to be onsite 2 days a week in Mesa.
This Sr. Buyer position will assist our Government Solutions department in purchasing goods and services at the most favorable terms. The Sr. Buyer will also be involved in qualifying suppliers, evaluating bids, routing and filing contracts, and reviewing invoices for accuracy, and in some cases, negotiating prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Additional responsibilities include monitoring supplier quality and maintaining a current database of supplier information, preparing and delivering supplier performance reviews. The Sr. Buyer will be responsible for learning and upholding the established purchasing methods, policies, and procedures of Verra Mobility, and will conduct all business in accordance with such guidelines. This position will require minimal supervision with a high-level of independent work. This team member will influence and provide guidance to other members of the department through demonstrated competency in the use of planning and inventory management principles, methods and tools.
Essential Responsibilities:
-Manages all MRP (Material Requirement Planning) reports and promptly responds to changes in order demand to support changing/developing business requirements.
-Prepare and process purchase orders, agreements, supplier onboarding and system setup, and other documents required to acquire new or additional goods and services. Check all items for completeness and clarity and obtain necessary missing information where required.
-Negotiate pricing, strategic purchases, extended payment terms, and other higher-level purchasing functions in alignment and coordination with leadership.
-Resolve any discrepancies with suppliers to the best possible advantage for Verra Mobility.
-Coordinates with engineering to ensure qualification of new or alternate components.
-Provide analysis of inventory requirements to ensure a steady level of components.
-Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting in a timely manner.
-Perform a wide variety of procurement tasks including, but not limited to contract signature routing, database data entry and inbox management.
-Obtain and analyze quotes and orders for goods and services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
-Keep requestors informed on delivery status and facilitate remediation with suppliers when needed.
-Follow-up / expedite orders as necessary to meet schedules, keeping all stakeholders informed.
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-Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related functional work experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
-Direct experience with MRP in Procure-to-Pay applications such as Great Plains, Oracle, SAP, Coupa, Ariba, etc
-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
-Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset
-Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and a passion for servicing customers.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.