Sr. Buyer, Indirect at Benjamin Moore

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.

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Job Summary

The Indirect Sr. Buyer is responsible for implementing the day-to-day purchasing activities, identifying opportunities for savings, consolidation, risk, or process improvement.

In addition to the day-to-day tasks noted above, the candidate will work with stakeholders on contracts, NDA’s, MSA’s, etc. Identifying suppliers for assigned products or services. The Indirect Sr. Buyer will report to the Indirect Procurement manager and will be responsible for managing engagements, complete bid evaluations, performing any financial analysis needed to determine recommended finalists, conduct preliminary contract reviews, determining sourcing strategies and managing vendor relationships. The candidate will update cost models and maintain supplier metrics necessary for effective reporting and communication. The Sr. Buyer will work to drive savings, quality, and improved customer service with the supply base they are responsible for.

Soft Skills

• Leadership: Leads by example and holds themselves accountable for their actions.
• Emotional intelligence (Self-awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions, as well as recognizing the emotions of others.
• Adaptability: The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.
• Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully.
• Coaching Skills: The ability to motivate others and the skill for growing and developing others. Knowing how to ask the right questions, active listening, and empowering others, as well as building rapport with colleagues.
• Trust Building: Building a team environment where the employees feel safe. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.
• Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.
• Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to be forward-thinking and strategic and present innovative solutions.
• Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one’s time effectively.
• Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, recognizing different perspectives and strengths.
• Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person’s situation and perspective.
• Cultural competence (The ability to work across cultures): The ability to understand and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering with Procurement team to identify short and long-term strategies.
• Work with stakeholders to secure goods and services.
• Secure NDA's, prepare RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for product categories, complete bid evaluations.
• Maintains Procurement System information – SAP, Ironclad, Ariba
• Track supplier metrics, savings, communicate supplier performance, and forecast requirements, as needed, ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements.
• Update price models, as required. Analyze and deliver timely cost information. Maintain sourcing database and metrics for reporting and communicating Procurement activities.
• Negotiate with suppliers for execution of a wide variety of Supply Agreements that achieve lowest total system balancing quality and cost which are in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform contract modifications. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external parties to negotiate and propose changes to contracts when necessary, aiming to protect the company's interests.
• Coordinate with internal customers to implement supplier changes, as required; assist plants and internal customers on sourcing related issues.
• Ensure all purchases are consistent with TCO requirements.
• Perform tactical and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in field of business or finance
• Minimum of 4 years of sourcing experience
• Prefer experience in use of ERP system (SAP), Ironclad and ARIBA
• CPSM or working towards the completion of certification
• Understanding of standard purchasing and supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and related digital applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, OneNote) Familiarity with accounting concepts, financial management and analysis
• Ability to excel in a matrix management environment.
• Skilled in contracts and contract terms
• Strong knowledge of procurement software, such as, SAP and Ironclad
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer focus
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• The ability to learn and retain knowledge of existing and new company products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Travel Requirements: 15% domestic to suppliers when required.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve. Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.

At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee’s student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.