HBO Consumer Goods and Services Buyer, Procurement Operations Job in New York, New York US
HBO Consumer Goods and Services Buyer, Procurement Operations
POSITION SUMMARY Strategic Procurement department is seeking a skilled and experienced Consumer Goods and Services Buyer. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform procurement activities in the consumer goods and services category (office supplies, business stationery, consumer electronics, telecom): - adhere to preferred vendors and contract terms - review requirements and provide quotes, as needed - create purchase orders - review orders for license agreements, proper taxonomy, account coding and tax liability - perform order confirmation and delivery confirmation - vendor conflict resolution - assist users on the use of catalogs and the creation of requisitions Work with Strategic Sourcing department to ensure spot buys and competitive bidding is utilized on purchases above $5,000. Maintain knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends. Manage key supplier relationships Advise and consult with department end-users on market trends, technology, new products, training, and order procedures. Run reporting, analyze data, and review buying patterns and identify opportunities for improvements in procurement process. Provide Supplier Performance support including but not limited to: feedback on supplier performance, documentation of supplier issues, participate in quarterly business reviews. REQUIREMENTS Requires a minimum of 2 years of verifiable work experience performing buyer duties. Requires demonstrated project management skills across multiple departments with successful results. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (advanced skill set), MS Word, and MS PowerPoint. Candidate must possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Undergraduate degree preferred. Experience using Oracle preferred. About Us It's HBOSM America's most successful premium television company, Home Box Office delivers two 24-hour pay television services HBO and Cinemax . HBO continues to take advantage of the latest technological innovations with advancements that include the availability of HBO programming online though HBO GOSM and MAX GOSM, as well as HBO On Demand and Cinemax On Demand in HD. Just as HBO is a company noted for its commitment to excellence in the products and services it delivers to consumers, it makes the extra effort to create a work environment in which fairness, equity, trust, and individual responsibility are valued. HBO is committed to retaining and recruiting skilled and motivated employees, placing a priority on qualified team players who contribute to the diversity of their workforce. HBO offers competitive benefits to include medical, dental, vision, a matched 401(k) plan, flexible spending, a commuter benefit program and tuition reimbursement.