Buyer - 5688
Alliance Data Systems, Inc. (Dallas, Texas)

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Description: Responsibilities

II. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITES:
Source requisitions for services and commodities as required
Manage quote request from multiple business units
Review and influence spending for assigned commodities
Track and report supplier performance and contract compliance
Issue and maintain purchase orders
Maintain and update standard item IDs with accurate vendor and pricing information
Support Sr. Buyers on Request for Proposal projects as directed by management
Provide detailed cost analysis pursuant to Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
Provide high level of service to enhance Procurement Services internal relationships

About the Opportunity

This position will work closely with Sr. Buyer personnel inside Corporate Procurement for the procurement and management of Alliance Datas sourcing needs. Qualifications: Qualifications
BS, BA or equivalent experience
At least 2 years procurement experience or related filed
PeopleSoft 8.0 or higher
RFP, Supplier negotiation and contract administration experience

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Required Skills
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and supplier representatives
Strong negotiation and contract administration skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Microsoft Office proficiency
Business process development and implementation using Microsoft Project and/or Visio Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience Alliance Data offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k). Job Location: Dallas, TX Job Number: 3128 Company Profile: About Us

Alliance Data (NYSE: ADS) is a leading provider of marketing, loyalty and transaction services, managing over 120 million consumer relationships for some of North America's most recognizable companies. Using transaction-rich data, Alliance Data creates and manages customized solutions that change consumer behavior and that enable its clients to create and enhance customer loyalty to build stronger, mutually beneficial relationships with their customers. Headquartered in Dallas, Alliance Data employs over 9,000 associates at more than 60 locations worldwide. Alliance Data's brands include AIR MILES, North America's premier coalition loyalty program, and Epsilon, a leading provider of multi-channel, data-driven technologies and marketing services. For more information about the company, visit its web site, www.AllianceData.com.