Senior Buyer for Procurement

Job Description:

Berklee seeks an experienced and highly analytical Senior Buyer for Procurement to be an internal consultant and driving force for supply strategy. This mission-driven role is vital to ensuring the effective and compliant acquisition of goods, equipment, and services that meet the needs of our administrative and academic departments. If you possess demonstrated expertise in contract management and project execution, you will directly support Berklee's global innovation and creativity by optimizing the efficiency of our operations. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

About the Role & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Director of Procurement and Campus Business Services, the Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement lifecycle—from identifying sources and preparing bids to awarding contracts and expediting delivery. This individual serves as the principal contact and liaison, working independently to manage multiple, conflicting priorities while ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and institutional policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed bid specifications, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) for goods and services, and award contracts and purchase orders.
• Administer and manage procurement processes, negotiate price agreements, and review transactions for contract compliance.
• Identify various sources of goods and services (specifically for campus business services) and develop supply strategies for specific suppliers and categories.
• Assure timely invoice payment by monitoring the procurement process from purchase order initiation through receipt of goods/services and vendor billing.
• Serve as an internal consultant and principal liaison for departments, suppliers, and the Berklee community on all procurement issues.
• Minimize institutional liability by reviewing and recommending approval or disapproval of college contracts.
• Assist in the training of departmental staff members involved in procurement operations.

What You'll Bring

We need an independent problem-solver with a strong customer service mindset, excellent analytical capabilities, and extensive experience managing complex procurement lifecycles.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience required.
• 8-10 or more years of related experience.
• Demonstrated contract management and contract compliance skills.
• Proven project and/or program management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility and a customer service mindset are extremely important.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in an environment of multiple conflicting priorities.
• Experience with Workday financial system highly desirable.

Berklee Culture & Benefits

Berklee’s mission is to educate, train, and develop the world's most inspired and innovative artists. You'll be part of a passionate, diverse, and global community dedicated to this vision.

Here, you’ll find:

• A mission-driven culture where your ideas matter and your impact is visible.
• A diverse and inclusive community committed to lifelong learning and collaboration.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays, including a winter break, to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance plans.
• Tuition benefits for you and your family, including free or discounted courses.
• Retirement planning with a 403(b) plan and matching contributions.
• Access to unforgettable performances, guest artists, and events.

Join us in ensuring operational excellence that supports artistic creation!

Hiring Range: $95,000 to $112,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.

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This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:

Staff