Position Description:
Mathematica currently has an opening for a Sr. Buyer! As a Sr. Buyer, you will be part of our administration team in our Princeton, NJ office location focusing on a range of procurement processes including soliciting, and evaluating proposals, negotiating with suppliers, reviewing contracts, assessing vendor risk, completing price analysis, determining price reasonableness. This opportunity Requires the ability to integrate with other teams and apply procurement knowledge when needed. This candidate will demonstrate proficiency with the procurement software systems and comprehension of procurement processes, procedures, CPSR and compliance guidelines.
We offer our employees a stimulating, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee ownership. We provide generous paid time off and an on-site fitness center
Core Responsibilities:
• Research market sources and vendors to locate and ensure competitive pricing for the purchase of goods and services
• Review and conduct negotiations with suppliers on pricing, proposals, contracts, and statements of work
• Solicit, receive, and evaluate proposals and bids; award or recommend the award of contracts and vendor selection
• Perform price analysis and determine price reasonableness
• Review contracts
• Assess vendor risk
• Prepare and process purchase orders
• Review, prioritize and process purchase requisitions
• Review and execute purchase orders, change orders and other documents within delegation of authority; send to vendors with the terms and conditions
• Monitor vendor compliance with all terms and conditions of the purchase order
• Perform necessary purchasing procedures for the acquisition of goods and services
• Provide technical and administrative support relating to purchasing functions
• Provide guidance and assist others on the electronic purchasing system process
• Resolve questions and issues from users and vendors
• Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies with vendors
• Actively support the advancement of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion lens across job responsibilities.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Position Requirements:
• An associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Three plus years’ experience as a buyer
• A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be substituted for the above requirements
• Experience with government compliance requirements involving CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Knowledge of OnBase a plus
• Knowledge of Smartsheet a plus
Available locations: Princeton, NJ
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $48,000 - $55,000.
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength.?Read more about our benefits here:?https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.
