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Senior Buyer Reviews
What is it like working as a Senior Buyer?
July 2016
SBP.
Senior Buyer:
Pros: Independence to make decision.
Good working relationship with my Boss.
Teamwork within the department.
Cons: Lack of accountability throughout organization. Mistrust in HR department.
April 2016
Crisis Management.
Senior Buyer:
The amount of pressure placed on the department to complete tasks that do not fall under the responsibility of procurement. Problem solving and process management issues take up more time than actual job duties, making it hard to meet critical deadlines.
Strengthen critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities.
February 2016
Network.
Senior Buyer:
Get your MBA.
January 2016
Contract skills.
Senior Buyer:
To make sure you have a mentor whilst learning.
October 2015
Prime Contract vs LANL Subcontract purchasing.
Senior Buyer:
Subcontractors to a Los Alamos National Security (LANS) Prime Contract are subject to personal politics that play into RFPs. Thus, a new subcontractor comes in, cleans out 75% of the workforce only to find that the mission cannot be accomplished with that hefty of a RIF. Subcontractor has to renegotiate subcontract with LANS for years while your personal salary and benefits are maintaining the low. Hold steadfast to obtain a position with the Prime Contractor at Los Alamos National Laboratory...Subcontracted positions in Los Alamos are NOT secure.
August 2015
Get educated.
Senior Buyer:
Go for all the experience. Find your mentors and be one. Get your education. A bachelor's or master's degree will be helpful. APICS certification will be useful so take those as electives. Get your six sigma black belt if possible. Get your passport and go live a good life!
July 2015
Perks.
Senior Buyer:
Pros: The management ,making a difference and satisfying the clients needs and expectations.
Cons: Very long hours , lack of balance between family and work time.
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