Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Purchase goods and services by utilizing the Procurement operation processes and technology across Assurant enterprise to meet the needs of the customers.
• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop, implement and follow established Procurement policies, procedures and organization structure.
• Manage suppliers, internal costs, quality and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement on end-to-end aspects of the procurement process.
• Maintain and promote sound relationships with suppliers and the business community.
• Maintain positive relationships and communication with internal customers.
• Demonstrate understanding of market trends and conditions for product changes.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Associate Buyer and Buyer

Skills:

• Ability to positively adjust to changing daily demands and work volumes required.
• Effective verbal and written skills with mid to upper level management required.
• Above-average telephone and interpersonal skills required.
• Above-average judgment, initiative, problem solving, collaboration and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to conduct Request for Proposal (RFP) projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of purchasing terms, concepts, processes and procedures.
• Lawson Procurement system experience.
• CPM certification.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Business or Finance.
• 5 years’ buying and procurement related experience.

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