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JOB SUMMARY:

Leads and executes the most difficult and unique purchasing projects. May lead or supervise Sourcing Specialists, Associate Sourcing Specialists, and support staff. This classification reviews a wide range of purchase requisitions including capital and expense items or services; investigates and develops sources of supplies, preparing bid specifications; issues bid requests and reviews quotations. Also requires interpretation of purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, as a specialist in assigned material categories, which require a high degree of technical knowledge based on sourcing category. Works with key stakeholders and legal to optimize best value for Universal Parks & Resorts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research possible sources/suppliers for requested items, provides alternatives or substitutions when applicable, and assists internal requesters with select requirements. Gathers/reviews requests in various formats including technical drawings or schematics. Investigates potential bidding initiatives to address hard dollar and process savings. Establishes blanket purchase agreements with vendors setting dollar limitations and time of contract limitations.

• Facilitates the competitive bid process for all requisitions in accordance with company policies. Solicit price bids and proposals from qualified suppliers, conduct evaluation of all bids, and recommend suppliers for award, negotiate final prices, establish contracts, place orders, and arrange deliveries according to prescribed deadlines and timetables in conjunction with company savings goals. Works with team members from corporate offices to optimize deal terms across the enterprise.

• Interviews sales representatives and research companies to develop new sources of supplies to update records and files, and to secure favorable terms for the Universal Orlando. Compiles metrics & KPI’s for related areas. Collaborates with Parks Digital & IT to ensure any Software related request is vetted accordingly through InfoSec and Privacy.

• Partners with the Cost Control group to ensure budget compliance and to identify cost saving opportunities as they relate to a procurement perspective.

• Leads efforts related to key company initiatives

• Resolve issues of prices on purchase orders that differ from prices confirmed by suppliers.

• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

  EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 years commodity buying experience required with 2-3 years of experience procuring highly specialized/technical commodities;

• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• MS Excel: Advanced level of analytical capabilities. Ability to gather, interpret data from multiple sources and identify economic trends.

• MS PowerPoint: Ability to translate information from analysis and convey information effectively in PowerPoint

  CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

CPM, CPSM (Preferred Not Required)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Communication Skills - Ability to read, interpret and analyze general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Have the ability to write, reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information in various settings; one-on-one, small groups; customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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