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Job Title: Buyer, Procurement
Department: Procurement
Reports To: Director, Procurement
Status: Exempt
Primary Objective: Responsible for the purchase of goods and services covering a variety of products and
commodities. Duties involve strategic sourcing thru competitive proposals and bids, and extensive interaction
and negotiation with suppliers in order to develop and maintain relationships and ensure best procurement
practices.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for development and utilization of measurable criteria for analysis of supplier selection process, thereby producing highly qualified suppliers meeting quality standards, cost effectiveness, and dependability of service and warranties for the Seattle Mariners organization.
- Skillfully negotiates purchasing agreements with suppliers, covering pricing issues, quality of goods, services and warranties, and terms of agreement. Monitors adherence and compliance of all such agreements.
- Tracks all shipments to ensure product arrives within the negotiated timeline.
- Develops and implements problem solving methods to produce win/win partnerships and relationships, both internally and with outside suppliers.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication with all levels of internal personnel and outside suppliers, both verbally and in writing, utilizing a pro-active approach.
- Implements resourceful methods of sourcing a variety of commodities and services.
- Develops, implements, and monitors a diverse vendor base, educating other Mariners’ departments on the MLB’s commitment to Diversity Initiatives, working closely with each to ensure success.
- Responsible for vendor development and maintenance.
- Independently develops, evaluates and awards bids for purchase of goods or services, consistent with the established policies of the department and the organization.
- Initiates purchase orders, utilizing a computerized purchasing system.
- Analyzes competitive bids. Initiates tracking, follow-up and expediting of orders.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access and computerized purchasing systems, with emphasis on producing tracking reports and documentation on spreadsheets disseminated to internal departments.
- Performance of highly developed organizational skills, with attentiveness to detail; adaptability to change; the ability to multi-task, and function well in a fast-paced environment of rapidly changing priorities. Must be a self-starter, work independently, while simultaneously functioning as a team player.
- May be requested to perform job tasks not specifically related to primary assignment for the success of the business as requested by management.
- May be requested to take the lead in project management if the need arises.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, facility management, or related field required. Equivalent, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education if approved by management.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Procurement/ Buying.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
- Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits effective listening skills and builds positive relationships with all team members, vendors, and guests. Is diplomatic, tactful and professional in all forms of communication.
- Understands and supports the team and is quick to volunteer to assist others. Others view most interactions as being positive with a willingness to achieve common goals. Effective in working with others to cooperatively solve problems. Workplace behavior is consistently respectful of others.
- Takes personal responsibility for getting things done in a way that positively and professionally represents the organization.
- Demonstrates through their actions and interactions with others a commitment to Mariner Purpose, Mission and Values.
- Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Completes work assignments thoroughly and completely in an accurate, and prompt manner. Identifies and corrects errors. Is careful, alert and accurate, paying attention to details of the job.
- Makes decisions and takes actions that contribute to exceptional experiences for guests.
- Initiate and maintain actions to attain goals, regularly monitoring progress.
- Appropriately manages risk and capitalizes on opportunities that lead to positive outcomes for the business.
- Approaches change positively and leads others through the change process with a focus on the positive outcomes for the business.
- Handles sensitive and/or confidential information professionally, involving only those who need to be involved or informed.
- Know when to make a unilateral decision and when to consult with the team or superiors, and how to involve them in the process.
- Navigate a variety of social, emotional, and interpersonal situations to leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals.
- Independently takes actions that creates a positive outcome for the organization and/or an exceptional experience for guests.
- Recognize the complexity of business needs in today’s environment, evolve as needed, and utilize talent to
lead this transformation. - Effective negotiation skills that includes analyzing a problem to determine the interests of each party in
the negotiation and effectively communicating that between the parties involved. - Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
- Identify, collect, and analyze relevant information to a problem and create multiple solutions
- Thinks globally and analytically in order to reach appropriate solutions and create positive results for the organization.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to move up to 10 lbs.
The Mariners are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package for our valued Team Members.
The anticipated range of base compensation for this role is $62,500 to $75,000 annually. In addition, we offer eligible Team Members a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a competitive 401(k) company match. We also provide complimentary parking, paid public transportation, paid parental leave, 80 hours of paid time off annually, and 9 days of paid holidays per year. Our total rewards offerings are best-in-class!
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.
This information is being provided in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.