Associate Buyer

Job Title: Associate Buyer

Location: Cromwell, CT

Hours/Schedule: M-F 40 hr week

Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply of the assigned products/services for Procurement at the lowest total cost of ownership and aligned with the company's Corporate Requirements

• Participates in RFI/RFQ's resulting in negotiation, contracting and implementation for i-Health and our strategic, tactical and operational suppliers

• Advocate and assist in the implementation of Procurement policies and procedures throughout the organization and report violations identified to the Senior Manager, Procurement & Risk Management

• Reports to the Global Category Manager, i-Health

• Extensive internal contact within the i-Health organization with emphasis on internal customers, assists with NDA's, questions, problem solving

• External contact with suppliers including, negotiation of one off spend items, extension of payment terms and assists with contract execution

• Actively participate and lead procurement spend meetings (preparation of agenda, communicating to internal participants, documenting outcomes and reporting

• Contribute actively to the Business Purchase Plan through involvement with the Procurement team

• Report status of saving initiatives based on the company's Value Conventions on a regular basis to using the Value Tracking Tool.

• Work with the team in defining and validating sourcing strategies using internal and external analysis

Requirements

• BS degree (Business Administration preferable) or equivalent experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skill

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Experience in working with ERP systems (preferably SAP)

• Professional experience; minimum of 3 years working within Procurement, Sales, Marketing or site services with a strong focus on contracting process, complaint management and supplier relationship management.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.