Procurement Buyer - Lancesoft : Job Details

Job Details: Job Title: Procurement Buyer Location: White plains, NY (Hybrid 3 days a week onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour on W2.Work Schedule Monday through Friday 7.5-hour work day with .5 hour unpaid lunch Paid for time worked only Project Overview:

• This role will support Strategic Supply Management and will be responsible for performing procurement duties/functions to assist the Renewables Category as well as software as a service and software license agreements. Areas of support also could include Legal and Cyber Security.

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Primary focus is to review upcoming Software Maintenance expirations, determine business needs, propose renewal terms and execute new Agreements/Purchase Orders.
• Ensure all contract documents are in compliance with Company, Canal Corporation and New York State guidelines.
• Process Change orders as necessary.
• Prepare Purchase orders as requested.
• Post documents to Contract Reporter as required.
• Attend project meetings, including onsite meetings, as necessary.
• Maintain diligence and thorough recordkeeping
• Additional work may include:
• Preparing RFP'S for Company, including bid documents, price inquiries and addendums.
• Identify potential vendors, as necessary, including available MWBE, MBE and SDVOB vendors for solicitation.
• Develop required contract documents based on RFP results.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge and experience working in SAP and Ariba.
• Microsoft Office/Outlook skills.
• Ability to successfully prioritize work on multiple tasks.
• Good organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to extract, comprehend and analyze data while determining the necessary course of action in an independent, professional and timely manner.
• Exceptional customer service and strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work in a government /utilities, highly regulated environment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of New York State procurement process is preferred.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field or a minimum of 2 years of military experience in logistics. Minimum 1 year of Procurement or related experience with focus on IT software licensing and maintenance contracts.