In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. **Job Description:** Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Senior Buyer** to join our team! In this role you will get to purchase materials and equipment on a competitive basis as required by project or corporate needs. **What You'll Be Doing:** + **Supplier Identification and Evaluation:** + Research and identify potential suppliers based on factors such as quality, cost, delivery time, and reliability. + Conduct thorough evaluations of suppliers, including market research, reference checks, and performance assessments. + Develop and implement supplier scoring and evaluation criteria. + **Negotiation and Contract Management:** + Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, including pricing, payment terms, and performance metrics. + Draft and manage commercial contracts to ensure compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements. + Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns. + **Cost Reduction and Value Engineering:** + Identify opportunities to reduce costs through strategic sourcing initiatives, such as supplier consolidation, reverse auctions, or value engineering. + Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing strategies and improve overall value. + **Supply Chain Risk Management:** + Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, such as disruptions, quality issues, or geopolitical events. + Develop contingency plans and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure business continuity. + **Supplier Diversity and Sustainability:** + Promote supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives, ensuring that the organization sources from a diverse range of suppliers. + Implement strategies to reduce the environmental impact of the supply chain. + **Data Analysis and Reporting:** + Collect and analyze data on supplier performance, costs, and market trends. + Prepare regular reports and presentations to inform decision-making and track progress. **What Required Skills You'll Bring:** + Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Economics or related field (or equivalent) with 5+ years of related work experience, or an Associate's Degree in Business Administration or Economics or related field (or equivalent) with 10+ years of related work experience. + Basic purchasing knowledge and good written and oral communications skills **What Desired Skills You'll Bring:** + SAP-Ariba experience **Minimum Clearance Required to Start:** Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Corporate team. We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today. Salary Range: $61,200.00 - $107,100.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.