Sr. Buyer

Location

Tampa, FL | United States

Job description

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance & accounting,and professional staffing services.Each year, we help more than 30,000 people find work.We partner with more than 3,000 companies, including a significant majority of the Fortune 500, to find solutions for their talent, team and project needs.

At Kforce, we thrive on building lasting relationships and making a positive impact on the lives of all we serve. Our national network of 2,000+ associates support our ability to meet the needs of customers of all size.

We are proud of the culture we've created. Our people enjoy a hybrid work environment where flexibility and choice are empowered by trust and technology. Our office occasional approach gives Kforcers the ability to achieve high performance levels while designing their best lives. Join the Kforce family and we will support you with expert training, innovative tools,and a team of great people. Together, we can achieve powerful results.At Kforce,We Love What We Do. We Love Who WeServe.

SUMMARY:

Under managerial direction, is responsible for Nationwide Procurement of goods and services for the Firm from vendors that generally exceed $250,000 a year in spend while coordinating various procurement with special focus on IT hardware & IaaS, including software/subscriptions and related professional services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage National Authorized Vendor listing (Firm-wide).
• Strategically align with IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Marketing and Treasury to manage the RFP process for department specific vendor programs.
• Research and develop Vendor Bid Lists. Evaluate vendor responses quantitatively and subjectively.
• Review spend data and assist with analysis on related cost savings through RFPs, alternate vendor options, and review of current software platform usage.
• Conduct preliminary review of MSAs, SOWs and other vendor contracts, forwarding to Manager Procurement for final review.
• Negotiate all vendor pricing, terms and conditions for vendor spends as assigned.
• Coordinate with IT, Finance, and Accounting to ensure anticipated vendor spends are properly planned. Review and provide required inputs on accounting treatment as necessary.
• Manage the Purchase Order process to obtain approvals, ensuring accuracy and completeness in compliance with our Sarbanes narratives and distribute orders to the vendors and business owners.
• Manage resolution process between vendors and A/P to solve problems and clear issues for payment resolution.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None required.

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