Commodity Buyer

Proven experience in a similar role within any industry.
Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
Solid administrative skills with attention to detail and the ability to deliver against tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence to communicate at all levels within a culturally diverse workforce.
Competent in MS Office, including Word, Excel & Power Point.

Responsible and accountable for all US & CA Indirect Procurement activities within Spire, working closely with the Global Indirect Category Manager.
Responsible for purchasing activities for categories such as, but not limited to, IT equipment, software licences, marketing services, facilities management and support our Ground station activities through equipment and services.
Responsible for the negotiation of contracts to add value through favourable payment terms and pricing alignment through cost-saving initiatives.
Responsible for developing key sourcing strategies with internal stakeholder collaboration within the current and forecasted indirect commodity space.
Management of manufacturing facilities development and fit-out in our Boulder, US and Cambridge, CA offices.
Purchase Order creation, maintenance and expedition based on internal and external project-based requirements.
Build and maintain external vendor relationships to ensure high performance and reliability.
Support the development and reporting of departmental KPIs with a relentless focus on continuous improvement.

Relevant Commodity Buyer experience, preferably in Indirect Procurement.
Proven track record of leading sourcing projects or initiatives.
Solution driven approach to daily operational issues.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Comfortable working as an individual contributor on your own initiative and self-motivated with a positive approach.
Experience with building and maintaining effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Oracle Netsuite experience is a distinct advantage.