Buyer

Job description

This role will have responsibility for purchasing goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company's operational needs are met. The Buyer is a subject matter expert in Verisk’s end to end procurement process, supporting both business stakeholders and the wider SSP Team in issuing POs. This role reports to the Head of Vendor Management with input and support from the Senior Buyer. 2. Supplier Management 3. Cost Optimization and Budget Control 4. Stakeholder Collaboration 5. Compliance and Risk Management The following standards are expected of the person(s) fulfilling this role. These are not an exhaustive list of tasks but rather expectations around key tasks within the role. - Procurement of Goods and Services - Purchase services supporting IT and Corporate Spend Categories - Ensure purchases align with budget, compliance, and strategic goals - Identify and evaluate third-party vendors - Negotiate commercial terms - Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contracts - Manage renewals, escalations, and dispute resolution - Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality - Perform cost-benefit analyses and total cost of ownership assessments -...