The Senior Buyer-IT is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and services from IT suppliers, driving savings and cost avoidances. This role helps optimize IT spend globally, at a corporate level, for all business units and is accountable for key supplier selection decisions within category, working closely with the IT team.
In addition, the Senior Buyer will prepares RFPs and evaluates supplier proposals to determine the best overall solution based upon total cost of ownership and is responsible for contractual negotiations within category. This role will need the ability to rely on extensive industry knowledge, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and is responsible for setting performance objectives and strategy within category.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead strategic sourcing project execution
Strategize and manage the approach to agreement renewals
Cross-functional RFx development, roll-out, and evaluation; including supplier selection, proposal analysis, and negotiation
Raise demand management considerations to ensure effective and efficient spending
Identify contractual needs and establish agreements that accommodate
Support (and contribute to) internal stakeholder timelines and budgets
Primary focus is IT Infrastructure, Telecomms and IT Hardware sourcing, with support to Software sourcing as needed
Approve new supplier requests and requisitions in a timely manner
Advise stakeholders on procurement practices, policy and systems usage
Support ongoing contract management, ensuring commercial aspects are in the best possible position
Calculate and capture savings and cost avoidances.
Other tasks as allocated by IT Sourcing Manager
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, IT or related subject preferred or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of professional sourcing experience and 3 years of IT purchasing experience
Experience leading negotiations and contract management with suppliers of all sizes
Experience utilizing P2P, supplier management, eSourcing and contract management systems preferred (Ariba or similar)
* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
The salary range for this position is $76050 - $96050. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.
Why Work at Rehlko?
A global leader in energy resilience, Rehlko delivers innovative energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life across home energy, industrial energy systems, and powertrain technologies, by delivering control, resilience, and innovation. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of businesses - Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines, and more than a century of industry leadership, Rehlko builds resilience where and when the grid cannot, and goes beyond functional, individual recovery to create better lives and communities, and a more durable and reliable energy future. For more details, learn more at Rehlko.com.
In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.
It is Rehlko's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact EnergyJobs@kohler.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
