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As part of Red Bull's category management strategy within our Operations business unit, the Senior Buyer will lead all aspects of assigned categories, Marketing & Media. This includes the development of category strategies, supplier relationship management, and alignment with internal stakeholders which take into account the goals and requirements of the business. The Senior Buyer will lead negotiations and provide support to the business to achieve the ideal balance of quality and cost. Utilizing structured sourcing processes, you will drive sourcing evaluations and seek creative opportunities for strategic partnerships that enable growth and seamless business continuity. You will provide technical direction, advice, and counsel on a wide array of procurement processes and issues. The Senior Buyer is a key connector and collaborator between departments, who ensures that decisions made have a balanced business impact.
that matter most for this role:
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or other related field
- 5+ years of experience in Procurement with experience in negotiation & supplier relationship management
- CPM/CPSM and/or Six Sigma certifications
- Functional understanding, awareness, and application of Negotiations, RFX, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Contracts, and Supplier Management principles
- Develop and execute procurement strategies with suppliers, including on-going negotiations, pricing, key supply chain metrics improvement, and day-to-day support of efficient supply chain operations
- Strong analytical and research skills to evaluate complex procurement data
- Understanding of problem-solving and knowledge of root cause analysis tools
- Proven conflict resolution, negotiation, and influence skills with strong relationship-building skills.
- Vital systems acumen (SAP/Oracle, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Suite [Excel, PowerPoint], etc.)
- Exceptional time management, organization, and prioritization skills
- Superior customer service and adaptability to changing requirements
- Travel 0-10%
- Permanent
- Benefits eligible
Red Bull North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.