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Educational Testing Service Sr. Buyer in Princeton, New Jersey
About ETS:
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.
Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.
The Senior Buyer serves as a professional member of Corporate Procurement Group within Finance Division. The incumbent formulates creative specifications for purchase materials, equipment, supplies and services of a specialized or complex nature in compliance with corporate procurement policies, applicable regulatory constraints, and professional procurement practices. Additionally, this role provides subject matter expertise and acts as a point of contact for all inquiries pertaining to the procurement process. The Senior Buyer works on complex or specialized procurement projects. Levels of risk, accountability and responsibility are moderate.
Review, analyze and approve complex requisitions and execute purchase orders.
Issuance of RFQ’s, merchandise returns and match exceptions in PeopleSoft Financial
Serve as key member of ad hoc cross-functional teams to identify needs, plan strategy, develop specifications and implement new processes and procedures.
Manage the ETS Surplus Property Disposal program for all surplus equipment and materials.
Develop and continuously review specifications for procurement, schedules, and delivery requirements.
Ensure optimum use of purchase funds through quotation solicitation and analytical procedures including Total Cost of Acquisition delivery.
Select and approve suppliers, visit supplier facilities, and interview supplier representatives.
Consolidate requirements and develop best method of acquisition practices.
Design, implement and revise methods and processes to enhance cost effectiveness, quality, and timeliness of service.
Approve, select, and negotiate with strategic suppliers to ensure quality of products and services, schedule compliance and competitive bids.
Authorize changes in materials, process, schedules, delivery and payment terms and conditions when necessary.
Develop alternative sources to guarantee continuity of supply, consistent quality and competitive pricing.
Continually seek to expand the ETS Minority, Women, Disadvantaged, Veteran Business Enterprise (MWDVBE) program with qualified suppliers in accordance with corporate objectives.
Ensure supplier compliance with contractual obligations by applying quality control procedures, analyzing financial data, and monitoring deliveries and invoices.
Maintain current knowledge of market conditions through study courses, business publications and professional associations, to advise management and influence procurement decisions.
Analyzes opportunities related to market share commitment, pricing and GPO offerings.
Investigates spend outliers using internal and external data mining technology.
Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function.
Achieve cost /savings/avoidances consistent with annual corporate and department objectives.
Identifies and prioritizes saving opportunities through analytical research of current and historical pricing rates and data.
Delegated commitment authority on behalf of ETS for all procurement in accordance with Authorized Signature list.
Foster good relations and a positive image with clients, suppliers, and team members, promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness.
Utilize the required systems to complete tasks, such as ERP and Contract Module.
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is required.
Relevant Years of Experience Required, 4+ years of progressively responsible purchasing experience.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Efficient typing skills.
Proficient Microsoft Office or related software.
Prior PeopleSoft Financial experience highly preferred.
Ability to compile information and make decisions.
Demonstrated negotiation skills.
Can work independently.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excel.
ETS is mission driven and action oriented
We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. Â In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. Â At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!
ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.