.*responsibility level*:the sr buyer is responsible for strategically and tactically managing assigned commodities while identifying and developing suppliers that meet and/or exceed wells expectations regarding cost, delivery, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. This position will optimize synergies with vendors and internal customers.*principal duties*:- the sr. Buyer direct is responsible for negotiating, creating, and executing contracts with suppliers through formal and informal rfp and/or bidding processes, in alignment with spend authority guidelines.- identify, modify and/or develop and implement processes or process enrichments that streamline or improve internal or external workflow and align with company policies.- responsible for managing the total cost of ownership by collecting data, analyzing, problem solving, recommending, communicating, and executing accordingly.- managing the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers and internal customers through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/volume/delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing end-user feedback, and follow up on backorders etc.- assist accounts payable department in the reconciliation of invoices. Engage and coach originating departments accordingly.- create and categorize part numbers to the inventory master list. Review all data bases and cross check for duplication. Maintain purchasing data (i.e. lead times, payment terms and pricing) and recommended supplier on each item while ensuring commodity performance.- responsible for knowledge of and compliance with applicable corporate policies and procedures and code of conduct.- develop a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and their capabilities, core competencies, strengths, and weaknesses.- manage procurement of material to meet the goals of jci regarding days on hand of inventory, lead time, transportation, quality, and customer requirements.- responsible of keep the integrity of the inventory in terms of obsolesces and excess.- assure policy, strategies and procedures are being implemented and maintained, as well as methods, procedures are implemented to maintain accurate inventory.- development of plans, procedures, and methods to material purchase- sap systems support, maintenance, and continuous improvement- reconciles differences in quantity or specifications that may develop on invoices and receiving reports.- establishes and maintains a harmonious relationship with vendors and customers.- assists in the evaluation of alternate material and process changes with design engineering functions.- comply with activities specified in jci safety commitment letter.- participate in ehs activities (subcommittees, emergency brigades, inspections, audits, campaigns, training, etc.) as required.- prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.- analyzes market and delivers conditions to determine present and future material availability