Buyer - 90296106 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104
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Job Summary
Provide cost-effective procurement for assignments of low to medium complexity. Handle transactional procurement activities including supplier onboarding, and processing, executing, managing and expediting Purchase Orders in the ERP systems. Support commodity strategies including supplier performance monitoring, performing competitive bidding and negotiation, cost/price analysis, and awarding Purchase Orders. May be assigned with the ownership of specific commodities or projects that are transactional in nature. Negotiate terms and conditions associated with assigned Purchase Orders or Contracts under the supervision or guidance from senior-level Procurement personnel or the Law Department and using the Federal Procurement Regulations.
Essential Functions
- Provide purchasing services for Amtrak business units, including solicitation, negotiation of Purchase Order pricing, contractual terms and conditions of purchase, performing cost or price analyses, and administration of Purchase Orders upon execution.
- Interface with stakeholders of all levels for assigned Purchase Orders or projects on a regular basis; maintain the service level of turning around assigned Purchase Orders that could be high volume.
- Utilize ERP systems to problem-solve for stakeholders or suppliers when help is needed.
- Maintain and manage suppliers with focus on total cost improvements while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
- Negotiate procurement contracts involving variable costs and non-standard terms and conditions. Prepare and administer Purchase Orders and contracts that are financially and legally sound to ensure enforcement of contractual requirements and Amtrak’s policies and procedures in concert with Federal Procurement Regulations and/or the Uniform Commercial Code, whichever is applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 2 year of relevant work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated business acumen, financial and analytical acumen, and implementation and execution skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills to prepare, negotiate and review contracts, bids, proposals and vendor agreements for legal terms/conditions and acceptability of items to specifications
- Self-starter with good analytical skills and common sense to problem solving
- Ability to learn new tasks in order to maintain effectiveness in position
- Detailed oriented and disciplined to ensure project completion and effective follow-through
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities and high volume of Purchase Orders
The salary/hourly range is $65,500.00 – $84,888.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:165519
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
