Purchasing Specialist

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At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can.  

Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.

If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.
** Join us as a Purchasing Associate
** Brown Brothers Harriman is looking for a skilled Purchasing Associate to procure goods and services necessary for our day-to-day business activities. This person will have the means and opportunity to increase our product offering with high-quality purchases while reducing our overall spend with cost-effective options.  The goal is to acquire supplies and services that are critical for the success of our business operations.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commercial mindset. This person should know how to evaluate market conditions and different suppliers. Communication skills are an absolute must and will help negotiate effectively while maintaining mutually beneficial relationships.
** Some of your key responsibilities include:
*** Prepares order request by verifying specifications and price while checking for completeness and clarity; diplomatically instructing requesters on what data is necessary to obtain the best product within the timeframe specified.
Obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items (if necessary); ensuring timely approval from requisitioning department.
* Shops for the best quality sources while maintaining the most cost-effective solution.
* Obtains and analyzes bids in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Prepares purchase orders or other agreements as necessary and check them for accuracy and completeness before issuing.
* Reviews acknowledgements for agreement with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies with the supplier to the best possible advantage for BBH.
* Follows-up or expedites orders as necessary to meet schedules.
* Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
* Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
* Manages relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts.
* Regularly reviews suppliers to ensure quality.
* Monitors inventory stock levels, making sure to re-order before supplies are depleted.
* Keeps updated vendor records.
* Ability to create custom reporting using excel.
* Keeps the Purchasing Manager informed of all activities or problems and submits reports as requested by management.
* Follow-up or expedite orders to see that they are delivered as scheduled.
* Resolve discrepancies or negotiate settlements to the best possible long-term advantage of BBH.
* Assist other department personnel to determine the most suitable product or service to meet their needs considering the objectives of the entire organization.  Creativity and value engineering are vital to this role.
* Obtain the best source to meet each department’s objectives, to negotiate the most favorable agreement possible, and to…