Buyer 3-IND-WKP

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

Job Summary

Senior Buyers are expected to lead. They guide team members, lead meetings and initiatives, and handle high-visibility or high-value projects. Their work often requires judgment calls, negotiation strategy, vendor escalations, and cross-functional coordination. Relationship-building and proactive problem-solving are key aspects of their role.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Create Purchase Orders (POs), Manage lead times and process purchase requests efficiently
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Warehouse and Project teams to address purchase issues and ensure equipment arrives on time and at the correct location
• Monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery aligned with project schedules, including cleanup of outdated orders
• Negotiate pricing and terms where possible to maximize total procurement value
• Build effective vendor partner relationships and optimize total cost of ownership
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and requirements
• Provide vendor performance feedback to procurement leadership
• Assist in implementing procurement strategies to improve overall value.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g. CPSM, CPIM) preferred
• Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Competencies, Skills and Experiences

• 5-8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership
• Deep understanding of strategic sourcing, cost analysis, and supplier performance metrics
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Mentor and develop purchasing team members
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Ability to solve complex problems involving cross functional teams
• Ability to manage high-value or complex procurement projects
• Proficiency in procurement analytics and ERP/reporting tools

Decision Making Authority

• Prioritize procurement activities and purchase requests to meet project timelines and business needs.
• Make purchasing decisions within approved guidelines to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Monitor purchase orders, identify procurement risks or delays, and determine appropriate corrective actions or escalations.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve procurement issues and ensure timely material availability.
• Recommend procurement process improvements and vendor performance enhancements to maximize overall value.

Physical Working Environment

Hybrid

What We Offer:

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Multiple medical plan for self and family
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Commuter & Shift Benefits (US / APAC shifts)

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at https://onediversified.com/careers/careers-at-diversified or email us at careers@onediversified.com.

Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.