Sr. Category Buyer

Trinity Health•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

TrinityRail is seeking a Senior Category Buyer to join our Headquarters in Dallas, TX. This role will focus on indirect procurement with an emphasis on Corporate Spend supporting all Trinity facilities including headquarters, new railcar production, and railcar maintenance facilities. The candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate and renew contracts, and drive cost improvements across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, or an equivalent combination of experience
6+ years of relevant experience preferred
Experience in Oracle Fusion Procurement preferred
Experience in contracting for HR, Engineering and other corporate functions
Continuous improvement experience or mindset
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Advanced computer literacy with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
Experience interfacing with and presenting to Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members
Willingness to travel (10%25) to various plant locations across the US
Onsite in Dallas, TX

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred

Responsibilities

Support RFPs and contract execution for corporate functions such as Finance, HR, Engineering, Shared Services, and Accounting.
Manage corporate purchasing activities both within and outside the ERP system
Issuance of Purchase Orders
Ensure purchased products and solutions comply with company and regulatory standards, supporting Trinity’s business and production operations
Collaborate with corporate business leaders to complete orders, identify new procurement needs, and resolve invoicing and shipment issues
Develop processes to resolve invoicing issues in conjunction with AP Team
Address supplier discrepancies in price, terms, returns, supply, or quality through renegotiation, Replacement, or credits
Collaborate with legal and risk management to drive timely contract execution
Generate and maintain supplier partnerships
Manage corporate purchasing activities both within and outside the ERP system
Supporting corporate vehicle fleet management