J0320-1821 - Senior Buyer (Procurement) - For future openingCGI

Senior Buyer (Procurement)
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply
Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required
Develop creative and innovative procurement processes
Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
Explore alternate sources for goods and materials
Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organisational targets and requirements
Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Minimum of 5years work experience as Senior Buyer of software (license) products; hardware products optional
Strong negotiation skills with proof of record
Ample working experience or network with top 10 software manufacturers/suppliers such as Microsoft, Adobe, IBM, Oracle, etc.
Excellent understanding of contracts T&C (terms and conditions)
Has inquisitive and creative mindset towards savings and process improvements
Documentation and reporting experience related to Asset (software and hardware)
Working experience/certification on Service Now, Flexera and other procurement tools
Well conversant in English; ability to speak/write other languages is a plus
Skills:
Negotiation
Procurement
What you can expect from us:
Build your career with us.
It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI is at the center of this change-supporting our clients' digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities.
At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.
Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world.
Learn more about CGI at www.cgi.com.
No unsolicited agency referrals please.
CGI is an equal opportunity employer.
CGI

Manila City, Metro Manila Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time