Senior Purchasing Associate

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 Senior Purchasing Agent

In this role you will manage a small team of purchasing agents to procure goods and services necessary for our day-to-day business activities - goods and services include but are not limited to printed materials, promotional items, Facilities related products and services, furniture, office supplies, specialty items. You will be expected to increase the team's productivity, enhance controls and procedures, focus on cost reducing strategies, and deliver quality client services to the global firm.

The Senior Purchasing Agent will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Purchasing team, overseeing all the bidding and negotiating tasks that the team performs, managing the Firm's spend in the areas that Enterprise Services is responsible, reporting to the Purchasing Manager on a periodic basis. The Senior Purchasing Agent will also be expected to manage and maintain good client relationships with all the BBH departments and work to resolve operational challenges.

Key responsibilities

1. Purchasing Policies and Procedures

• Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices
• Understand the industries from which we procure products and services, including but not limited to who the major suppliers are, the economic status of those suppliers and the industry, and current and expected developments within the industry.
• Understand and accept business purchasing methods and know the purchasing policies and procedures of this organization.

2. Oversee bidding and negotiating tasks

• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions
• Resolve discrepancies or negotiate settlements to the best possible long-term advantage of BBH.

3. Supplier Relationships

• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts.
• Regularly review suppliers to ensure quality.

4. Oversee Orders

• Review acknowledgements for agreement with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies with the supplier to the best possible advantage for BBH.
• Follows-up or expedite orders as necessary to meet schedules.
• Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments in error with suppliers.
• Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
• Monitor inventory stock levels, making sure to re-order before supplies are depleted.

5. Manage Team

• Manage a small team of purchasing agents on a day-to-day activities.

Education level and/or relevant experience(s)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and skills (general and technical)

• Ability to interpret regulations and laws and disseminate information.
• In depth experience with reviewing and drafting compliance policies.
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Corporate Governance.
• Working knowledge of the interpretation and practical application of trust and estate document provisions, trust and estate law, investments, and the legal framework of trust administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can.
• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world.
• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself-without leaving the firm.
• A culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective.
• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.
• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn't followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn't meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development-so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice-creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often-pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.